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Georgia Southern vs Louisiana-Lafayette Final: 86-79 - Recap
Georgia Southern got a 25-point performance from Ike Smith as they ran past Louisiana-Lafayette 86-79 on Saturday at Cajun Dome.
Georgia Southern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
Georgia Southern got 23 points from Quan Jackson and another 12 points from Elijah McCadden. Calvin Wishart contributed 3 assists, while Ike Smith cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette got a 23-point performance from Cedric Russell, who was supported by 16 points from P.J. Hardy. Mylik Wilson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Lafayette, while Mylik Wilson grabbed 9 rebounds.
Georgia Southern led at halftime, 47-44.
Louisiana-Lafayette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-26.
Georgia Southern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Coastal Carolina. Louisiana-Lafayette will aim to get back on the winning track at South Alabama.