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Denver Downs UMKC 85-83 - Match Report
Denver got 29 points from Tommy Bruner en route to a 85-83 victory over UMKC on Thursday at Hamilton Gymnasium.
Bettors who backed Denver were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -3.0.
Touko Tainamo had 22 points for Denver and Justin Mullins chipped in with 12 points. Tommy Bruner had 4 assists for them, while Tyree Corbett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
UMKC got a 34-point performance from Shemarri Allen, who was supported by 14 points from RayQuawndis Mitchell. RayQuawndis Mitchell had 6 assists in a losing cause for UMKC, while Shemarri Allen grabbed 6 rebounds.
Denver was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-34.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oral Roberts. UMKC will aim to get back on the winning track at Nebraska-Omaha.