ncaab Game Recap
Louisiana-Monroe Falls 75-65 to Jacksonville - Recap
Louisiana-Monroe was scorched by Marcus Niblack for 29 points as Jacksonville defeated them 75-65 in NCAA action on Monday.
Jarius Cook had 11 points for Jacksonville and Robert McCray V chipped in with 11 points. Marcus Niblack had 7 assists for them, while Stephon Payne III was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Louisiana-Monroe got a 17-point performance from Nika Metskhvarishvili, who was supported by 12 points from Savion Gallion. Tyreke Locure had 6 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Monroe, while Nika Metskhvarishvili grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Louisiana-Monroe were victorious, as the score was 35-25 at the break.
Louisiana-Monroe won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-31.
Jacksonville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Purdue. Louisiana-Monroe will aim to get back on the winning track at Appalachian State.