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 |
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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 |