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Gulf Coast Showcase - South Alabama Downs Miami-Ohio 82-71 - Match Report
Chad Lott scored 20 points and added 0 assists for a double-double, leading South Alabama over Miami-Ohio, 82-71, on Tuesday at Hertz Arena.
Bettors who backed South Alabama were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
South Alabama got 20 points from Chad Lott and another 14 points from Andre Fox. Josh Ajayi contributed 3 assists, while Chad Lott cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Miami-Ohio got a 15-point performance from Dalonte Brown, who was supported by 13 points from Nike Sibande. Mekhi Lairy had 4 assists in a losing cause for Miami-Ohio, while Dalonte Brown grabbed 4 rebounds.
South Alabama led at halftime, 36-34.
The rebound battle favored South Alabama as they grabbed 31 boards, while Miami-Ohio only had 19
Next game, South Alabama takes its act on the road to face Richmond looking for another win. For Miami-Ohio, they head home to face Northern Kentucky.