ncaab Game Recap
Emerald Coast Classic - Recap - Nebraska-Omaha Defeats Louisiana-Monroe 63-56
Nebraska-Omaha grabbed a 63-56 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Friday, behind a 12-point effort from Akol Arop at The Arena at NW Florida St.
Nebraska-Omaha won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
Nebraska-Omaha got 11 points from JJ White and another 10 points from Jaeden Marshall. JJ White contributed 6 assists, while Frankie Fidler cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Louisiana-Monroe got 15 points from Jamari Blackmon in a losing cause and another 14 points from Tyreke Locure. Thomas Howell contributed 3 assists for them, while Thomas Howell had 10 rebounds.
Nebraska-Omaha was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Louisiana-Monroe won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-25.
Nebraska-Omaha heads into a battle against Mississippi State. Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tulane.