ncaab Game Recap
Louisville vs Mississippi State Final: 72-58 - Recap
Louisville grabbed a 72-58 win over Mississippi State on Thursday, behind a 15-point effort from Samuell Williamson at Baha Mar Convention Center.
Louisville was a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Dre Davis had 12 points for Louisville and Jae'Lyn Withers chipped in with 11 points. Jarrod West had 3 assists for them, while Malik Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Mississippi State got 17 points from Iverson Molinar in a losing cause and another 10 points from Tolu Smith. Iverson Molinar contributed 2 assists for them, while Cameron Matthews had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Louisville were victorious, as the score was 41-26 at the break.
Louisville had a 43-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Louisville takes its act on the road to face Michigan State looking for another win. For Mississippi State, they head home to face Lamar.