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Denver Falls 64-56 to UMKC - Recap
Jamar Brown scored 25 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading UMKC over Denver, 64-56, on Thursday at Swinney Recreation Center.
UMKC was a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Melvyn Ebonkoli had 18 points for UMKC and Cameron Faas chipped in with 8 points. Babacar Diallo had 4 assists for them, while Jamar Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Denver got 20 points from Nicholas Shogbonyo in a losing cause and another 12 points from DeAndre Craig. Sebastian Akins contributed 2 assists for them, while Abdulai Fanta Kabba had 7 rebounds.
UMKC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored UMKC as they grabbed 31 boards, while Denver only had 26
UMKC looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. Thomas (MN). Denver will aim to get back on the winning track vs. South Dakota State.