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Defense clamps down late in 72-62 win

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Middle Tennessee endured another tough battle Thursday night as Conference USA opponents continue to give the Blue Raiders their best shot, fending off Southern Miss by a score of 72-62 as the Golden Eagles were held scoreless in the final 7:15 of action in Hattiesburg.

Four Blue Raiders figured heavily in the scoring led by senior Nick King, who tallied game highs of 20 points and 11 rebounds to collect his ninth double-double of the season.

Senior Giddy Potts added 13 points, six rebounds and four assists while junior Antwain Johnson pitched in 13 points as well.