ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Middle Tennessee Defeats UAB 74-73
Deandre Dishman scored 15 points leading Middle Tennessee to a 74-73 victory over UAB at Murphy Athletic Center on Monday.
Bettors who backed Middle Tennessee were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Eli Lawrence had 13 points for Middle Tennessee and Camryn Weston chipped in with 11 points. Eli Lawrence had 5 assists for them, while Deandre Dishman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
UAB got 18 points from Trey Jemison in a losing cause and another 15 points from Eric Gaines. Tony Toney contributed 3 assists for them, while Trey Jemison had 11 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UAB had a 44-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Middle Tennessee takes its act home to face Charlotte looking for another win. For UAB, they head home to face North Texas.