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March Madness - Mount St. Mary's Falls 60-52 to Texas Southern - Recap

Texas Southern grabbed a 60-52 win over Mount St. Mary's on Thursday, behind a 19-point effort from John Walker III at Assembly Hall.

Bettors who backed Texas Southern were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.

Texas Southern got 12 points from Jordan Gilliam and another 9 points from Justin Hopkins. Michael Weathers contributed 4 assists, while John Walker III cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Mount St. Mary's got 14 points from Damian Chong Qui in a losing cause and another 10 points from Mezie Offurum. Damian Chong Qui contributed 3 assists for them, while Mezie Offurum had 16 rebounds.

Texas Southern trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Texas Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.