ncaab Game Recap
Georgia Southern vs Texas-Arlington Final: 77-74 - Recap
Ike Smith scored 16 points leading Georgia Southern to a 77-74 victory over Texas-Arlington at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse on Saturday.
The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -3.0 number at most sportsbooks.
Georgia Southern got 12 points from Quan Jackson and another 12 points from Elijah McCadden. Ike Smith contributed 3 assists, while Ike Smith cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Texas-Arlington got a 33-point performance from David Azore, who was supported by 28 points from Brian Warren. David Azore had 4 assists in a losing cause for Texas-Arlington, while David Azore grabbed 12 rebounds.
Georgia Southern was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Texas-Arlington had a 39-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Georgia Southern takes its act on the road to face Georgia looking for another win. For Texas-Arlington, they head on the road to face Arkansas State.