Metskhvarishvili scores 16, UL Monroe knocks off Central Michigan 74-64
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Nika Metskhvarishvili's 16 points helped UL Monroe defeat Central Michigan 74-64 on Saturday.
Metskhvarishvili shot 7 for 11, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Warhawks (1-1). Tyreke Locure scored 13 points and added six rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Tyreese Watson finished with 13 points.
Anthony Pritchard led the Chippewas (0-2) in scoring, finishing with 15 points, five assists and two steals. Markus Harding added 14 points for Central Michigan. Aidan Rubio also had 12 points.
UL Monroe plays Louisiana Tech at home on Thursday, and Central Michigan visits Florida State on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chad Barlow
- Jeff Spedoske
- Bill Jackson
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Troy | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-9 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-8 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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