ncaab Game Recap
UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds Wrap - Southern Utah Wins 62-61
Southern Utah got 19 points from John Knight III en route to a 62-61 victory over UC-Santa Barbara on Saturday at Centrum Arena.
Southern Utah won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -1.5-point spread.
Maizen Fausett had 11 points for Southern Utah and Harrison Butler chipped in with 10 points. Harrison Butler had 4 assists for them, while Harrison Butler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
UC-Santa Barbara got 14 points from JaQuori McLaughlin in a losing cause and another 13 points from Devearl Ramsey. JaQuori McLaughlin contributed 2 assists for them, while Amadou Sow had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Utah were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
UC-Santa Barbara had a 34-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern Utah looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Long Beach State. UC-Santa Barbara will aim to get back on the winning track at Idaho State.