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Emerald Coast Classic - Louisiana-Monroe Falls 65-64 Against Loyola-Maryland - Game Recap
Loyola-Maryland earned a 65-64 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, getting 12 points from Chris Kuzemka at The Arena at NW Florida St.
Loyola-Maryland won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.5-point spread.
Loyola-Maryland got 11 points from Kenneth Jones and another 10 points from Isaiah Alexander. Deon Perry contributed 5 assists, while Golden Dike cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Louisiana-Monroe got a 20-point performance from Victor Bafutto, who was supported by 12 points from Thomas Howell. Jamari Blackmon had 5 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Monroe, while Victor Bafutto grabbed 8 rebounds.
Loyola-Maryland led at halftime, 30-22.
The rebound battle favored Louisiana-Monroe as they grabbed 29 boards, while Loyola-Maryland only had 25
Loyola-Maryland heads into a battle against Binghamton. Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tulane.