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UMKC Downs North Dakota 65-47 - Match Report
Jayson Petty scored 17 points leading UMKC to a 65-47 victory over North Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Saturday.
Bettors who backed UMKC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks.
Khristion Courseault had 14 points for UMKC and Jamar Brown chipped in with 10 points. Khristion Courseault had 5 assists for them, while Jayson Petty was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
North Dakota got 15 points from B.J. Omot in a losing cause and another 11 points from Amar Kuljuhovic. Tyree Ihenacho contributed 4 assists for them, while Amar Kuljuhovic had 9 rebounds.
UMKC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UMKC had a 29-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, UMKC takes its act home to face South Dakota State looking for another win. For North Dakota, they head on the road to face Denver.