Bolden scores 24 as UL Monroe defeats Southern Miss 81-74

MONROE, La. (AP) — Jalen Bolden had 24 points in UL Monroe's 81-74 win over Southern Miss on Saturday.

Bolden also had seven rebounds and three steals for the Warhawks (7-20, 3-11 Sun Belt Conference). Tyreese Watson scored 23 points and added eight assists and three steals. Makai Willis had 18 points and finished 9 of 12 from the field.

Denijay Harris led the Golden Eagles (10-17, 5-9) in scoring, finishing with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Neftali Alvarez added 19 points, six assists and three steals for Southern Miss. Christian Watson finished with 11 points.

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UL Monroe plays Wednesday against Texas State on the road, and Southern Miss hosts Coastal Carolina on Thursday.

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