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Southern Mississippi Falls 65-63 to Middle Tennessee - Recap
C.J. Jones scored 17 points leading Middle Tennessee to a 65-63 victory over Southern Mississippi at Murphy Athletic Center on Saturday.
Middle Tennessee did not, however, defeat Southern Mississippi against the spread, which closed at -2.5 at most sportsbooks.
Middle Tennessee got 13 points from Donovan Sims and another 9 points from Antonio Green. Donovan Sims contributed 2 assists, while Jayce Johnson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi got 17 points from Tyler Stevenson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Boban Jacdonmi. LaDavius Draine contributed 5 assists for them, while Boban Jacdonmi had 12 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Southern Mississippi won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.
Middle Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UTEP. Southern Mississippi will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Old Dominion.