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SMU Downs UAB 72-69 - Match Report
Chuck Harris scored 14 points leading SMU to a 72-69 victory over UAB at Moody Coliseum on Sunday.
SMU did not, however, defeat UAB against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
Samuell Williamson had 14 points for SMU and Zhuric Phelps chipped in with 14 points. Chuck Harris had 5 assists for them, while Samuell Williamson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
UAB got a 20-point performance from Efrem Johnson, who was supported by 10 points from Christian Coleman. Eric Gaines had 10 assists in a losing cause for UAB, while Yaxel Lendeborg grabbed 13 rebounds.
SMU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored UAB as they grabbed 31 boards, while SMU only had 26
SMU heads into a battle against Rice. UAB, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Atlantic.