Southern Miss blows out MVSU 91-46
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Gary Flowers scored 19 points and Southern Mississippi defeated Mississippi Valley State 91-46 on Wednesday night in the first round of the Hardwood Club Holiday Tournament.
The Golden Eagles (10-2) had three players in double figures and outrebounded MVSU 51-41, handing the Delta Devils (1-11) their 10th straight road loss.
Southern Miss outscored MVSU 14-4 in the paint en route to a 41-20 halftime lead, and led by as many as 49 in the second half.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Flowers 19 led all scorers, and LaShay Page added 17 points for Southern Miss. Golden Eagle freshman guard D.J. Newbill recorded his fourth double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Mississippi Valley center Paul Crosby scored 12 to lead the Delta Devils and DAngelo Jackson made 8 of 10 free throws on his way to 10 points.