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Cayman Islands Classic - Southern vs IUPUI Final: 83-77 - Recap
Southern earned a 83-77 victory over IUPUI on Tuesday, getting 17 points from Montese Blake at Baxter Arena.
Bettors who backed Southern were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
Southern got 17 points from Lamarcus Lee and another 14 points from Brendon Brooks. Micah Bradford contributed 3 assists, while Damiree Burns cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
IUPUI got a 27-point performance from Marcus Burk, who was supported by 13 points from Isaiah Williams. Grant Weatherford had 4 assists in a losing cause for IUPUI, while Zo Tyson grabbed 6 rebounds.
Southern was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.
Next game, Southern takes its act on the road to face Tulane looking for another win. For IUPUI, they head home to face Evansville.