ncaab Game Recap
Gulf Coast Showcase - UMKC Roos vs Indiana State Sycamores Wrap - UMKC Wins 63-61
UMKC grabbed a 63-61 win over Indiana State on Tuesday, behind a 22-point effort from Shemarri Allen at Hertz Arena.
Bettors who backed UMKC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +10.5 at sportsbooks.
RayQuawndis Mitchell had 18 points for UMKC and Anderson Kopp chipped in with 13 points. RayQuawndis Mitchell had 2 assists for them, while Allen David Mukeba Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Indiana State got 18 points from Courvoisier McCauley in a losing cause and another 10 points from Cooper Neese. Cameron Henry contributed 4 assists for them, while Courvoisier McCauley had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Indiana State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
UMKC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-30.
UMKC looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Indiana State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Trinity Christian.