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Cancun Challenge - Loyola Marymount Defeats Belmont 77-63 - Recap
Loyola Marymount got 22 points from Will Johnston as they ran past Belmont 77-63 on Tuesday at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
Bettors who backed Loyola Marymount were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Jevon Porter had 16 points for Loyola Marymount and Alex Merkviladze chipped in with 11 points. Jevon Porter had 4 assists for them, while Jevon Porter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Belmont got 17 points from Jonathan Pierre in a losing cause and another 11 points from Brody Peebles. Isaiah Walker contributed 4 assists for them, while Isaiah Walker had 9 rebounds.
Loyola Marymount was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Loyola Marymount won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-36.
Next game, Loyola Marymount takes its act home to face Wyoming looking for another win. For Belmont, they head home to face Tulane.