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Louisiana-Monroe Falls 92-81 to Coastal Carolina - Recap
Louisiana-Monroe was scorched by Zac Cuthbertson for 29 points as Coastal Carolina defeated them 92-81 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Coastal Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Coastal Carolina got 25 points from Devante Jones and another 12 points from Tyrell Gumbs-Frater. Devante Jones contributed 7 assists, while Zac Cuthbertson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Louisiana-Monroe got a 23-point performance from Travis Munnings, who was supported by 21 points from Daishon Smith. Daishon Smith had 4 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Monroe, while Travis Munnings grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Coastal Carolina were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Coastal Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-26.
Next game, Coastal Carolina takes its act home to face Louisiana-Lafayette looking for another win. For Louisiana-Monroe, they head on the road to face Appalachian State.