ncaab Game Recap
UMBC Falls 62-45 to Eastern Michigan - Recap
Noah Morgan scored 11 points leading Eastern Michigan to a 62-45 victory over UMBC at Montego Bay Convention Centre on Friday.
Eastern Michigan was a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Yeikson Montero had 10 points for Eastern Michigan and Chris Barnes chipped in with 9 points. Noah Morgan had 3 assists for them, while Ty Groce was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
UMBC got a 7-point performance from K.J. Jackson, who was supported by 6 points from Keondre Kennedy. Darnell Rogers had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMBC, while Max Curran grabbed 3 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were victorious, as the score was 26-23 at the break.
Eastern Michigan had a 28-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act home to face North Carolina A&T looking for another win. For UMBC, they head home to face Nicholls State.