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Jimmy V Classic - Recap - Liberty Defeats UMKC 62-49
Liberty earned a 62-49 victory over UMKC on Sunday, getting 14 points from Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium.
Liberty was a -10.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Scottie James had 12 points for Liberty and Darius McGhee chipped in with 10 points. Elijah Cuffee had 3 assists for them, while Myo Baxter-Bell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
UMKC got a 13-point performance from Jordan Giles, who was supported by 11 points from Brandon McKissic. Jordan Giles had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMKC, while Jordan Giles grabbed 8 rebounds.
Liberty was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Liberty won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-22.
Liberty looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kentucky Christian. UMKC will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Illinois.