ncaab Game Recap
Denver Pioneers vs UMKC Roos Wrap - UMKC Wins 70-60
UMKC got 23 points from Shemarri Allen as they ran past Denver 70-60 on Saturday at Swinney Recreation Center.
UMKC won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites.
UMKC got 13 points from RayQuawndis Mitchell and another 10 points from Allen David Mukeba Jr.. Shemarri Allen contributed 5 assists, while Shemarri Allen cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Denver got 19 points from Tommy Bruner in a losing cause and another 17 points from Tevin Smith. Marko Lukic contributed 1 assists for them, while Touko Tainamo had 7 rebounds.
UMKC trailed at halftime, 30-28.
UMKC had a 32-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UMKC heads into a battle against South Dakota State. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Illinois.