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Conference USA Tournament - Recap - Southern Mississippi Defeats Marshall 82-73

Tyree Griffin scored 23 points leading Southern Mississippi to a 82-73 victory over Marshall at Ford Center at The Star on Thursday.

Southern Mississippi was a favorite by -2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Southern Mississippi got 20 points from LaDavius Draine and another 16 points from Leonard Harper-Baker. Tyree Griffin contributed 8 assists, while Leonard Harper-Baker cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Marshall got a 22-point performance from Jannson Williams, who was supported by 18 points from Jon Elmore. Jon Elmore had 11 assists in a losing cause for Marshall, while Jon Elmore grabbed 8 rebounds.

Southern Mississippi led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Southern Mississippi had a 36-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.