Cancun Challenge - La Salle vs Missouri Recap - Missouri Wins 83-71
Cancun Challenge - La Salle vs Missouri Recap - Missouri Wins 83-71
Missouri got 21 points from Marcus Denmon en route to an 83-71 victory over La Salle on Wednesday at Aventura Palace.
Bettors who backed Missouri were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 9.5 at sportsbooks.
Missouri got 14 points from Ricardo Ratliffe and another 11 points from Justin Safford. Michael Dixon contributed 5 assists, while Ricardo Ratliffe cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
La Salle got a 13-point performance from Ruben Guillandeaux, who was supported by 13 points from Earl Pettis. Tyreek Duren had 6 assists in a losing cause for La Salle, while Aaric Murray grabbed 11 rebounds.
Missouri had a 42-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

