Indians hold off second-half rally by Southwest
The Indians established an early lead and weathered a second-half push from Southwest Mississippi Community College to secure a 79-73 victory.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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26 | 47 | 73 |
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42 | 37 | 79 |
Team Stats
Southwest Mississippi Community College
| Game Statistics | Southwest Mississippi Community College | Itawamba CC |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-61) | (25-53) |
| Field Goal % | 41.0% | 47.2% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 42 |
| Assists | 17 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 11 |
FULTON, Miss. – The Indians established an early lead and weathered a second-half push from Southwest Mississippi Community College to secure a 79-73 victory.
The Indians dominated the first half, outscoring the Bears 42-26. Southwest Mississippi fought back with a 47-point second half, closing the gap in the final minutes.
AJ Dent anchored the effort with a double-double, tallying 16 points and 13 rebounds while also dishing out five assists. Damarion Winston led all scorers for Itawamba with 17 points, converting 9-of-10 free throws to keep the Bears at bay.
The Indians outrebounded the Bears 42-34, including 11 offensive boards that led to key second-chance points. Marcel Bridges contributed a well-rounded effort with 15 points and 10 rebounds, helping to seal the win down the stretch.