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Northwestern State Downs Southern Mississippi 84-82 - Match Report
Southern Mississippi was victimized by Demarcus Sharp for 32 points as Northwestern State defeated them 84-82 in NCAA action on Sunday.
Isaac Haney had 16 points for Northwestern State and Ja'Monta Black chipped in with 15 points. Demarcus Sharp had 5 assists for them, while Jalen Hampton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Southern Mississippi got 23 points from Felipe Haase in a losing cause and another 19 points from DeAndre Pinckney. Mo Arnold contributed 5 assists for them, while DeAndre Pinckney had 12 rebounds.
Northwestern State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Mississippi had a 37-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Northwestern State heads into a battle against Louisiana-Monroe. Southern Mississippi, meanwhile, will have their next action against Lamar.