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Recap - Coastal Carolina Defeats South Alabama 81-69
Coastal Carolina got 19 points from Tommy Burton en route to a 81-69 victory over South Alabama on Saturday at Mitchell Center.
Bettors who backed Coastal Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
DeVante' Jones had 15 points for Coastal Carolina and Tyrell Gumbs-Frater chipped in with 13 points. DeVante' Jones had 6 assists for them, while DeVante' Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
South Alabama got 19 points from Chad Lott in a losing cause and another 12 points from Herb McGee. Trhae Mitchell contributed 5 assists for them, while Trhae Mitchell had 10 rebounds.
Coastal Carolina led at halftime, 33-22.
Coastal Carolina had a 50-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Coastal Carolina heads into a battle against Georgia Southern. South Alabama, meanwhile, will have their next action against Mobile.