ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Louisiana-Monroe Defeats Eastern Michigan 82-76
Louisiana-Monroe got 25 points and 10 rebounds from Tyreke Locure en route to a 82-76 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Louisiana-Monroe won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.
Nika Metskhvarishvili had 20 points for Louisiana-Monroe and Savion Gallion chipped in with 11 points. Tyreke Locure had 6 assists for them, while Tyreke Locure was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Eastern Michigan got 29 points from Tyson Acuff in a losing cause and another 22 points from Arne Osojnik. Orlando Lovejoy contributed 6 assists for them, while Jalin Billingsley had 9 rebounds.
Louisiana-Monroe was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Louisiana-Monroe as they grabbed 34 boards, while Eastern Michigan only had 27
Louisiana-Monroe looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Mississippi. Eastern Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Bowling Green.