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Dayton Defeats Mississippi 65-62 - Recap
Jalen Crutcher scored 23 points leading Dayton to a 65-62 victory over Mississippi at University of Dayton Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Dayton were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Dayton got 21 points from Rodney Chatman and another 11 points from Ibi Watson. Jalen Crutcher contributed 4 assists, while Jordy Tshimanga cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Mississippi got 12 points from Devontae Shuler in a losing cause and another 12 points from KJ Buffen. Romello White contributed 3 assists for them, while Luis Rodriguez had 14 rebounds.
Dayton trailed at halftime, 31-25.
Mississippi had a 37-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Dayton takes its act home to face La Salle looking for another win. For Mississippi, they head home to face Tennessee-Martin.