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Loyola Marymount Downs UNLV 78-75 - Match Report
UNLV was burned for 28 points by Dominick Harris on Saturday as Loyola Marymount picked up a 78-75 win at Dollar Loan Center.
Bettors who backed Loyola Marymount were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Loyola Marymount got 15 points from Alex Merkviladze and another 13 points from Lars Thiemann. Justice Hill contributed 7 assists, while Alex Merkviladze cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
UNLV got 17 points from Dedan Thomas Jr. in a losing cause and another 15 points from Kalib Boone. Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 8 assists for them, while Luis Rodriguez had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Loyola Marymount were victorious, as the score was 38-36 at the break.
Loyola Marymount had a 37-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Loyola Marymount heads into a battle against UC-Santa Barbara. UNLV, meanwhile, will have their next action against Creighton.