Cancun Governor's Cup - Southern Miss Defeats East Tennessee State 64-60 - Recap
Cancun Governor's Cup - Southern Miss Defeats East Tennessee State 64-60 - Recap
Southern Miss got 19 points from Gary Flowers en route to a 64-60 victory over East Tennessee State on Wednesday at Poliforum Benito Juarez.
Southern Miss did not, however, defeat East Tennessee State against the spread, which closed at 8.5 at most sportsbooks.
Southern Miss got 11 points from Devonte Newbill and another 10 points from LaShay Page. Angelo Johnson contributed 4 assists, while Gary Flowers cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
East Tennessee State got 16 points from Micah Williams in a losing cause and another 14 points from Justin Tubbs. Sheldon Cooley contributed 4 assists for them, while Isiah Brown had 8 rebounds.
Southern Miss led at halftime, 33-19.
East Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-35.
