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Recap - Louisiana-Monroe Defeats Georgia Southern 72-59

Louisiana-Monroe grabbed a 72-59 win over Georgia Southern on Thursday, behind a 19-point effort from Tyreke Locure at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse.

Louisiana-Monroe was the ATS victor, as they covered the +8.5-point spread as an underdog.

Jamari Blackmon had 15 points for Louisiana-Monroe and Thomas Howell chipped in with 13 points. Tyreke Locure had 6 assists for them, while Victor Bafutto was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

Georgia Southern got a 15-point performance from Kaden Archie, who was supported by 7 points from Jalen Finch. Andrei Savrasov had 4 assists in a losing cause for Georgia Southern, while Andrei Savrasov grabbed 5 rebounds.

Louisiana-Monroe led at halftime, 35-26.

The rebound battle favored Louisiana-Monroe as they grabbed 37 boards, while Georgia Southern only had 33

Louisiana-Monroe looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Troy. Georgia Southern will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgia State.