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Nicholls State vs UMBC Final: 82-72 - Recap
UMBC was burned for 26 points by Dexter McClanahan on Sunday as Nicholls State picked up a 82-72 win at Montego Bay Convention Centre.
Bettors who backed Nicholls State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Nicholls State got 17 points from Elvis Harvey Jr. and another 13 points from Lorenzo McGhee. Dexter McClanahan contributed 3 assists, while Warith Alatishe cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
UMBC got 23 points from Darnell Rogers in a losing cause and another 19 points from K.J. Jackson. K.J. Jackson contributed 9 assists for them, while Daniel Akin had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Nicholls State were victorious, as the score was 50-34 at the break.
UMBC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-29.
Nicholls State heads into a battle against Blue Mountain. UMBC, meanwhile, will have their next action against Drexel.