Las Vegas Invitational - South Carolina Falls 64-63 to Tennessee State - Recap
Las Vegas Invitational - South Carolina Falls 64-63 to Tennessee State - Recap
Robert Covington scored 16 points leading Tennessee State to a 64-63 victory over South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday.
Bettors who backed Tennessee State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of 11.5 at sportsbooks.
Jordan Cyphers had 12 points for Tennessee State and Patrick Miller chipped in with 11 points. Patrick Miller had 6 assists for them, while Robert Covington was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
South Carolina got 18 points from Eric Smith in a losing cause and another 12 points from Lakeem Jackson. Lakeem Jackson contributed 3 assists for them, while Damontre Harris had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Tennessee State were victorious, as the score was 33-19 at the break.
The rebound battle favored South Carolina as they grabbed 33 boards, while Tennessee State only had 28.
