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Louisiana-Monroe Falls 88-72 Against Louisiana-Lafayette - Game Recap
Mylik Wilson scored 20 points leading Louisiana-Lafayette to a 88-72 victory over Louisiana-Monroe at Fant-Ewing Coliseum on Saturday.
Louisiana-Lafayette won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Ty Harper had 19 points for Louisiana-Lafayette and Theo Akwuba chipped in with 16 points. Mylik Wilson had 7 assists for them, while Theo Akwuba was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Louisiana-Monroe got 17 points from Russell Harrison in a losing cause and another 15 points from Elijah Gonzales. Elijah Gonzales contributed 5 assists for them, while Josh Nicholas had 3 rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette led at halftime, 45-39.
Louisiana-Lafayette had a 29-18 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Louisiana-Lafayette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Texas-Arlington. Louisiana-Monroe will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arkansas-Little Rock.