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Dixie State vs Florida International Final: 96-92 - Recap
Dixie State earned a 96-92 victory over Florida International on Saturday, getting 21 points from Noa Gonsalves at Burns Arena.
Bettors who backed Dixie State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Dixie State got 19 points from Aric Demings and another 15 points from Tanner Christensen. Tanner Christensen contributed 5 assists, while Tanner Christensen cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Florida International got 27 points from Javaunte Hawkins in a losing cause and another 21 points from Arturo Dean. Javaunte Hawkins contributed 4 assists for them, while Jaidon Lipscomb had 5 rebounds.
Dixie State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Dixie State had a 52-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Dixie State takes its act on the road to face Seattle looking for another win. For Florida International, they head on the road to face Jacksonville State.