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Warhawks Fall 48-24 Against Army - Game Recap
Army cruised to victory on Saturday, as they ran up a 48-24 score against Louisiana-Monroe in Week 8 action at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Black Knights were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 55.5.
Jemel Jones rushed for 96 yards, while Tyson Riley added 90 yards in the win. Ay'Jaun Marshall and Isaiah Alston added 36 and 5 receiving yards respectively.
Bugs Mortimer rushed for 75 yards for Louisiana-Monroe, while Chandler Rogers added 49 yards. Chandler Rogers threw for 164 yards for the Warhawks, while receivers Jevin Frett and Boogie Knight had 45 and 35 yards respectively.
Louisiana-Monroe was outgained by Army 482-349 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-20 by the Black Knights.
The time of possession battle favored Army as their offense was on the field for 35:21, longer than the 24:39 of their opponents.
Next game, Army takes its act home to face Air Force looking for another win. For Louisiana-Monroe, they head home to face Texas State.