Western Kentucky Downs Louisiana-Monroe 76-71 - Match Report
Western Kentucky Downs Louisiana-Monroe 76-71 - Match Report
Western Kentucky got 17 points from George Fant en route to a 76-71 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Western Kentucky was a 2-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Western Kentucky got 13 points from Derrick Gordon and another 11 points from Kevin Kaspar. T.J. Price contributed 7 assists, while George Fant cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Louisiana-Monroe got 23 points from Hugh Mingo in a losing cause and another 15 points from Steven McClellan. Fred Brown contributed 5 assists for them, while Steven McClellan had 8 rebounds.
Western Kentucky hit the break leading 34-29 before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-30.

