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Recap - South Alabama Defeats Arkansas-Little Rock 77-46

South Alabama cruised to victory on Thursday, running Arkansas-Little Rock out of the gym and running up a 77-46 score at Mitchell Center.

Bettors who backed South Alabama were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -14.5 at sportsbooks.

South Alabama got 14 points from Jay Jay Chandler and another 12 points from Diante Smith. Jay Jay Chandler contributed 5 assists, while Marshall Kearing cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Arkansas-Little Rock got 16 points from Isaiah Palermo in a losing cause and another 7 points from D.J. Smith. D.J. Smith contributed 3 assists for them, while Kevin Osawe had 5 rebounds.

South Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored South Alabama as they grabbed 34 boards, while Arkansas-Little Rock only had 23

South Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas State. Arkansas-Little Rock will aim to get back on the winning track at Troy.