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U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam - Missouri State Downs Florida Gulf Coast 70-61 - Match Report
Missouri State got 20 points from Alston Mason as they ran past Florida Gulf Coast 70-61 on Friday at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center.
Missouri State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
Donovan Clay had 17 points for Missouri State and Matthew Lee chipped in with 17 points. Donovan Clay had 3 assists for them, while Donovan Clay was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Florida Gulf Coast got a 15-point performance from Isaiah Thompson, who was supported by 14 points from Keeshawn Kellman. Cyrus Largie had 2 assists in a losing cause for Florida Gulf Coast, while Zach Anderson grabbed 5 rebounds.
Missouri State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida Gulf Coast won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 24-23.
Missouri State heads into a battle against Kent State. Florida Gulf Coast, meanwhile, will have their next action against Hampton.