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UMBC Downs Eastern PA 84-79 - Match Report

Malik Garner went off for 32 points and added 11 rebounds leading UMBC to an 84-79 win over Eastern PA on Monday at RAC Arena.

UMBC got 19 points from Rodney Elliott and another 15 points from Brett Roseboro. Rodney Elliott contributed 5 assists, while Malik Garner cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Eastern PA got a 13-point performance from Malcolm Garrison, who was supported by 13 points from Shaquan Turk. Jimmie Willis had 2 assists in a losing cause for Eastern PA, while Caleb Knudsen grabbed 7 rebounds.

UMBC hit the break trailing 41-29 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Eastern PA as they grabbed 45 boards, while UMBC only had 41.