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Tulane Falls 74-65 to Southern Methodist - Recap
Jahmal McMurray went off for 25 points and added 2 rebounds leading Southern Methodist over Tulane, 74-65, on Friday at Devlin Fieldhouse.
Southern Methodist earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -10.0-point spread.
Southern Methodist got 14 points from Ethan Chargois and another 11 points from Jimmy Whitt. Jimmy Whitt contributed 5 assists, while Jimmy Whitt cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Tulane got a 20-point performance from Samir Sehic, who was supported by 17 points from Jordan Cornish. Shakwon Barrett had 4 assists in a losing cause for Tulane, while Samir Sehic grabbed 15 rebounds.
Southern Methodist led at halftime, 35-26.
Tulane had a 38-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern Methodist heads into a battle against Connecticut. Tulane, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Florida.