ncaab Game Recap
Southern Mississippi Falls 83-64 Against South Alabama - Game Recap
Southern Mississippi was scorched by Samuel Tabe for 29 points as South Alabama defeated them 83-64 in NCAA action on Thursday.
South Alabama won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs.
Isiah Gaiter had 17 points for South Alabama and Tyrell Jones chipped in with 12 points. Marcus Millender had 3 assists for them, while Tyrell Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Southern Mississippi got a 14-point performance from Cobie Montgomery, who was supported by 13 points from Victor Hart. Mo Arnold had 3 assists in a losing cause for Southern Mississippi, while Victor Hart grabbed 12 rebounds.
South Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Mississippi won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-35.
Next game, South Alabama takes its act on the road to face Arkansas State looking for another win. For Southern Mississippi, they head home to face Louisiana-Lafayette.