| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| USM | 30 | 42 | 72 |
Edwards leads Southern Mississippi past Charlotte 72-54
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Cortez Edwards scored 12 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, distributed six assists and had five steals and Southern Mississippi cruised to 72-54 win over Charlotte on Saturday night.
Dominic Magee also scored 12 points and LaDavius Draine had 10 for the Golden Eagles (13-13, 6-7 Conference USA).
Edwards scored eight of the Golden Eagles' first 15 points. Charlotte took advantage of Southern Miss' nearly 4-minute scoring drought and closed to 24-20, but the Golden Eagles stretched the lead to 30-24 at halftime.
Jailan Haslem reduced the deficit to 30-27 with a free throw and a jump shot before D'Angelo Richardson's 3-point play and another jumper from Edwards. The Golden Eagles put together an 8-0 run and led 44-29 with 12:53 left and led by double figures the rest of the way.
Jon Davis led Charlotte (5-18, 1-11) with 20 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ty Meixsell
- Kevin Mathis
- Isaac Barnett
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
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