ncaab Game Recap
Tulane Green Wave vs Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Wrap - Tulane Wins 61-56
Tulane got 15 points from Christion Thompson as they ran past Southern Mississippi 61-56 on Wednesday at Reed Green Coliseum.
Tulane was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Tulane got 13 points from Teshaun Hightower and another 11 points from K.J. Lawson. K.J. Lawson contributed 4 assists, while Teshaun Hightower cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi got a 10-point performance from Tyler Stevenson, who was supported by 9 points from Gabe Watson. Jay Malone had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Mississippi, while Tyler Stevenson grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Tulane were victorious, as the score was 30-25 at the break.
Tulane had a 33-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Tulane takes its act on the road to face Saint Louis looking for another win. For Southern Mississippi, they head home to face Southern Illinois.