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Youngstown State Falls 73-61 to Louisiana-Lafayette - Recap

Kobe Julien scored 23 points leading Louisiana-Lafayette to a 73-61 victory over Youngstown State at Cajun Dome on Friday.

Bettors who backed Louisiana-Lafayette were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.

Louisiana-Lafayette got 16 points from Jalen Johnson and another 14 points from Cedric Russell. Trajan Wesley contributed 3 assists, while Jalen Johnson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Youngstown State got a 18-point performance from Darius Quisenberry, who was supported by 8 points from Devin Morgan. Darius Quisenberry had 4 assists in a losing cause for Youngstown State, while Michael Akuchie grabbed 5 rebounds.

Louisiana-Lafayette was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Louisiana-Lafayette had a 34-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Louisiana-Lafayette heads into a battle against Wyoming. Youngstown State, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina Central.