ncaab Game Recap
Recap - South Alabama Defeats Central Michigan 66-64
South Alabama grabbed a 66-64 win over Central Michigan on Thursday, behind a 21-point effort from Adam Olsen at McArthur Center.
South Alabama won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Chaze Harris had 20 points for South Alabama and Stephen Williams chipped in with 9 points. Chaze Harris had 2 assists for them, while Chaze Harris was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Central Michigan got 21 points from Logan McIntire in a losing cause and another 12 points from Nathan Claerbaut. Phat Phat Brooks contributed 6 assists for them, while Nathan Claerbaut had 14 rebounds.
South Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Central Michigan had a 37-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
South Alabama heads into a battle against Coppin State. Central Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Coppin State.