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South Alabama vs Southern Mississippi Final: 75-69 - Recap

Josh Ajayi went off for 30 points and added 7 rebounds leading South Alabama to a 75-69 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday at Mitchell Center.

South Alabama did not, however, defeat Southern Mississippi against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks.

Andre Fox had 16 points for South Alabama and Trhae Mitchell chipped in with 12 points. Josh Ajayi had 3 assists for them, while Josh Ajayi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Southern Mississippi got a 18-point performance from Boban Jacdonmi, who was supported by 14 points from Artur Konontsuk. Jay Malone had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Mississippi, while Leonard Harper-Baker grabbed 14 rebounds.

South Alabama led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Southern Mississippi as they grabbed 38 boards, while South Alabama only had 24

South Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Auburn. Southern Mississippi will aim to get back on the winning track at North Florida.