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South Alabama Downs Florida International 69-64 - Match Report
South Alabama got a 27-point performance from Josh Ajayi, who added 10 rebounds as South Alabama ran past Florida International 69-64 on Friday at Mitchell Center.
South Alabama did not, however, defeat Florida International against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks.
Georgi Boyanov had 12 points for South Alabama and Shaq Calhoun chipped in with 11 points. Ken Williams had 3 assists for them, while Josh Ajayi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Florida International got a 18-point performance from Eric Nottage, who was supported by 12 points from Michael Kessens. Eric Lockett had 2 assists in a losing cause for Florida International, while Michael Kessens grabbed 17 rebounds.
South Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Florida International as they grabbed 41 boards, while South Alabama only had 35
South Alabama heads into a battle against Youngstown State. Florida International, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jacksonville.