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Texas-Arlington Downs Southern Utah 76-68 - Match Report
Texas-Arlington earned a 76-68 victory over Southern Utah on Thursday, getting 22 points from Phillip Russell at America First Event Center.
Texas-Arlington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs.
Texas-Arlington got 18 points from DaJuan Gordon and another 14 points from Makaih Williams. Phillip Russell contributed 4 assists, while DaJuan Gordon cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Southern Utah got a 16-point performance from Prophet Johnson, who was supported by 16 points from Zion Young. Braden Housley had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Utah, while Zion Young grabbed 7 rebounds.
Texas-Arlington led at halftime, 36-28.
Texas-Arlington won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-34.
Texas-Arlington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Dixie State. Southern Utah will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UTRGV.