MOBILE, Ala. – Coastal Carolina scored 11 seconds in the game and never trailed in an 81-69 defeat of the University of South Alabama men's basketball team Saturday afternoon at the Mitchell Center.
The Chanticleers (8-5, 1-1) put all five starters in double-figures, led by Tommy Burton's 19. Burton (12 rebounds) and DeVante Jones (15 points, 12 rebounds) ALSO had double-doubles.
CCU built a 12-point lead at halftime after holding USA to 20.0% shooting from the floor. The Jaguars mounted a comeback and got within 10 with 3 ½ minutes to play, but Coastal Carolina pulled away at the free-throw line.