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Louisiana-Lafayette Downs Southern Mississippi 75-61 - Match Report
Louisiana-Lafayette got 20 points from Kentrell Garnett as they ran past Southern Mississippi 75-61 on Thursday at Cajundome.
Louisiana-Lafayette won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Louisiana-Lafayette got 17 points from Themus Fulks and another 8 points from Greg Williams Jr.. Themus Fulks contributed 5 assists, while Terence Lewis II cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi got a 21-point performance from DeAndre Pinckney, who was supported by 14 points from Austin Crowley. Austin Crowley had 3 assists in a losing cause for Southern Mississippi, while DeAndre Pinckney grabbed 13 rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Louisiana-Lafayette had a 31-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Louisiana-Lafayette heads into a battle against Georgia State. Southern Mississippi, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana-Monroe.