ncaab Game Recap
Florida International Falls 75-68 to Georgia Southern - Recap
Tookie Brown scored 20 points leading Georgia Southern to a 75-68 victory over Florida International at FIU Arena on Thursday.
Georgia Southern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.
Ike Smith had 19 points for Georgia Southern and Jake Allsmiller chipped in with 15 points. Tookie Brown had 4 assists for them, while Coye Simmons was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Florida International got a 21-point performance from Donte McGill, who was supported by 15 points from Kimar Williams. Kimar Williams had 6 assists in a losing cause for Florida International, while Michael Kessens grabbed 10 rebounds.
Georgia Southern was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida International had a 31-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Georgia Southern heads into a battle against Winthrop. Florida International, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Illinois.