Ajayi lifts South Alabama past Spring Hill 98-72
MOBILE, Ala. -- Josh Ajayi had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Tyreke Locure added 20 points as South Alabama easily beat Division II-opponent Spring Hill 98-72 on Tuesday night.
Andre Fox had 16 points for South Alabama (3-2). Trhae Mitchell added 11 points and five assists and Locure also had five assists.
Jordan McIllwain had 21 points for the Badgers. Dwight Harris added 13 points and eight rebounds. Chase Shellman had 10 points and five assists.
Both schools are located in Mobile.
South Alabama plays Northeastern on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Randall
- Chris Balunek
- Chris Chumley
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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