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UMKC Falls 69-53 to Kansas State - Recap
Kansas State got 19 points from Keyontae Johnson en route to a 69-53 victory over UMKC on Thursday at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
Kansas State did not, however, defeat UMKC against the spread, which closed at -19.5 at most sportsbooks.
Cam Carter had 16 points for Kansas State and Desi Sills chipped in with 11 points. Markquis Nowell had 6 assists for them, while Keyontae Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UMKC got a 21-point performance from Shemarri Allen, who was supported by 13 points from Anderson Kopp. Anderson Kopp had 5 assists in a losing cause for UMKC, while Allen David Mukeba Jr. grabbed 8 rebounds.
Kansas State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
UMKC had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Kansas State takes its act home to face Rhode Island looking for another win. For UMKC, they head home to face Toledo.