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UMBC Downs Hartford 70-59 - Match Report
UMBC got 21 points from R.J. Eytle-Rock en route to a 70-59 victory over Hartford on Wednesday at UMBC Event Center.
UMBC got 12 points from L.J. Owens and another 10 points from Daniel Akin. K.J. Jackson contributed 8 assists, while Brandon Horvath cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Hartford got a 20-point performance from Malik Ellison, who was supported by 18 points from Traci Carter. Traci Carter had 5 assists in a losing cause for Hartford, while Malik Ellison grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UMBC were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
UMBC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-37.
UMBC looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UMass-Lowell. Hartford will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Vermont.