ncaab Game Recap
UC San Diego Falls 56-55 to Southern Mississippi - Recap
Southern Mississippi got 13 points from Jaron Pierre Jr. as they ran past UC San Diego 56-55 on Thursday at Dahlberg Arena.
Southern Mississippi was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog.
Tyler Stevenson had 13 points for Southern Mississippi and Walyn Napper chipped in with 12 points. Walyn Napper had 7 assists for them, while Tyler Stevenson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
UC San Diego got a 15-point performance from Bryce Pope, who was supported by 9 points from Francis Nwaokorie. Jake Killingsworth had 7 assists in a losing cause for UC San Diego, while Toni Rocak grabbed 9 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Mississippi won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-29.
Southern Mississippi looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Montana. UC San Diego will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Eastern Michigan.