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Loyola Marymount Falls 83-80 to Yale - Recap
Loyola Marymount was scorched by Bez Mbeng for 28 points as Yale defeated them 83-80 in NCAA action on Sunday.
Yale won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs.
Yale got 18 points from Matt Knowling and another 10 points from John Poulakidas. Nick Townsend contributed 3 assists, while Danny Wolf cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Loyola Marymount got a 21-point performance from Dominick Harris, who was supported by 13 points from Lars Thiemann. Will Johnston had 4 assists in a losing cause for Loyola Marymount, while Alex Merkviladze grabbed 5 rebounds.
Yale led at halftime, 46-44.
Yale won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-25.
Yale looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Colgate. Loyola Marymount will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Jackson State.