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Gulf Coast Showcase - Louisiana-Lafayette Downs Buffalo 68-60 - Match Report
Buffalo was burned for 30 points by Kobe Julien on Tuesday as Louisiana-Lafayette picked up a 68-60 win at Hertz Arena.
Louisiana-Lafayette did not, however, defeat Buffalo against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Louisiana-Lafayette got 9 points from Michael Thomas and another 9 points from Joe Charles. Michael Thomas contributed 3 assists, while Joe Charles cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Buffalo got 13 points from Shawn Fulcher in a losing cause and another 13 points from Sy Chatman. Anquan Boldin Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Jonnivius Smith had 8 rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, Louisiana-Lafayette takes its act home to face Loyola-New Orleans looking for another win. For Buffalo, they head on the road to face James Madison.