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UMKC Downs Nebraska-Omaha 74-72 - Match Report
UMKC got 15 points from Cameron Faas en route to a 74-72 victory over Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday at Baxter Arena.
Bettors who backed UMKC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks.
Jamar Brown had 11 points for UMKC and Yulian Ramirez-Montero chipped in with 10 points. Khristion Courseault had 7 assists for them, while Allen David Mukeba Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Nebraska-Omaha got a 21-point performance from Marquel Sutton, who was supported by 15 points from Frankie Fidler. JJ White had 6 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska-Omaha, while Nick Davis grabbed 8 rebounds.
The rebound battle favored UMKC as they grabbed 32 boards, while Nebraska-Omaha only had 26
UMKC heads into a battle against South Dakota State. Nebraska-Omaha, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oral Roberts.