Sun Belt Tournament - Western Kentucky Downs Louisiana-Monroe 66-50 - Match Report

Sun Belt Tournament - Western Kentucky Downs Louisiana-Monroe 66-50 - Match Report

Sergio Kerusch scored 20 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading Western Kentucky over Louisiana-Monroe, 66-50, on Saturday at Summit Arena.

Western Kentucky was a 10-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Juan Pattillo had 18 points for Western Kentucky and Steffphon Pettigrew chipped in with 15 points. Juan Pattillo had 2 assists for them, while Sergio Kerusch was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

Louisiana-Monroe got a 13-point performance from Lawrence Gilbert, who was supported by 12 points from R.J. McCray. Lawrence Gilbert had 2 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Monroe, while Lawrence Gilbert grabbed 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Western Kentucky were victorious, as the score was 24-23 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Western Kentucky as they grabbed 44 boards, while Louisiana-Monroe only had 33.