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Louisiana-Monroe Defeats South Alabama 80-66 - Recap
Louisiana-Monroe got 21 points from Makai Willis en route to a 80-66 victory over South Alabama on Thursday at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Louisiana-Monroe was a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Tyreke Locure had 15 points for Louisiana-Monroe and Jacob Wilson chipped in with 11 points. Tyreke Locure had 4 assists for them, while Jalen Bolden was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
South Alabama got a 18-point performance from Tyrell Jones, who was supported by 11 points from Elijah Ormiston. Tyrell Jones had 5 assists in a losing cause for South Alabama, while Thomas Howell grabbed 9 rebounds.
Louisiana-Monroe was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Louisiana-Monroe won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-38.
Louisiana-Monroe heads into a battle against Arkansas State. South Alabama, meanwhile, will have their next action against Troy.