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DOUBLE-DOUBLE FROM AJAYI LEADS MEN’S BASKETBALL PAST COASTAL CAROLINA

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MOBILE, Ala. – University of South Alabama sophomore Josh Ajayi recorded his fourth double-double of the year to help the Jaguars come back from an eight-point deficit in the second half and defeat Coastal Carolina 60-57 Thursday night at the Mitchell Center.

Ajayi scored 18 points and set a new season high with 12 rebounds. He shot 6 for 10 from the floor and 2 for 3 from 3-point territory. He was joined in double-digit points by junior Rodrick Sikes who tallied 15.

Down 46-38 midway through the second half, Sikes and Ajayi combined for nine points in a 15-4 Jaguar run for a 53-50 lead.