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UMKC Falls 76-64 Against UTRGV - Game Recap
Lesley Varner II scored 17 points leading UTRGV to a 76-64 victory over UMKC at UTRGV Fieldhouse on Thursday.
UTRGV was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite.
Jordan Jackson had 17 points for UTRGV and Javon Levi chipped in with 15 points. Javon Levi had 12 assists for them, while Lesley Varner II was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
UMKC got a 17-point performance from Jahshire Hardnett, who was supported by 10 points from Josiah Allick. Jahshire Hardnett had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMKC, while Brandon McKissic grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UMKC were victorious, as the score was 35-34 at the break.
UTRGV had a 32-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, UTRGV takes its act home to face Chicago State looking for another win. For UMKC, they head on the road to face New Mexico State.