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Louisiana-Lafayette Defeats Georgia Southern 87-85 - Recap

Georgia Southern was victimized for 22 points and 12 rebounds by Jakeenan Gant as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated them 87-85 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Louisiana-Lafayette was the ATS victor, as they covered the +5.5-point spread as an underdog.

Jerekius Davis had 17 points for Louisiana-Lafayette and Marcus Stroman chipped in with 12 points. Jakeenan Gant had 5 assists for them, while Jakeenan Gant was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Georgia Southern got a 21-point performance from Quan Jackson, who was supported by 21 points from Tookie Brown. Tookie Brown had 4 assists in a losing cause for Georgia Southern, while Isaiah Crawley grabbed 10 rebounds.

Louisiana-Lafayette was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Louisiana-Lafayette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-36.

Louisiana-Lafayette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Louisiana-Monroe. Georgia Southern will aim to get back on the winning track at Troy.