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Cayman Islands Classic - Florida International Falls 61-60 to Loyola Marymount - Recap
Justin Wright scored 15 points leading Loyola Marymount to a 61-60 victory over Florida International at John Gray Gymnasium on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Loyola Marymount were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.5.
Loyola Marymount got 9 points from Alex Merkviladze and another 7 points from Keli Leaupepe. Will Johnston contributed 2 assists, while Justin Wright cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Florida International got 19 points from Dashon Gittens in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jonathan Aybar. Arturo Dean contributed 4 assists for them, while Seth Pinkney had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Loyola Marymount were victorious, as the score was 41-31 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Loyola Marymount as they grabbed 32 boards, while Florida International only had 24
Next game, Loyola Marymount takes its act home to face UTEP looking for another win. For Florida International, they head home to face Kennesaw State.