MAC-SBC Challenge
Locure scores 25, leads UL Monroe over Eastern Michigan 82-76
MONROE, La. -- — Tyreke Locure's 25 points helped UL Monroe defeat Eastern Michigan 82-76 on Saturday.
Locure also contributed 10 rebounds and six assists for the Warhawks (9-14, 4-8 Sun Belt Conference). Nika Metskhvarishvili scored 20 points and added six rebounds and three steals. Savion Gallion had 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting.
Tyson Acuff finished with 29 points to lead the Eagles (9-15, 2-9 Mid-American Conference). Arne Osojnik added 22 points. Jalin Billingsley totaled 10 points and nine rebounds.
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Game Information
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
8:00 PM, 10 February 2024
Monroe, LA
Attendance: 1,102
- Referees:
- Tucson Grigg
- Michael Husted
- Matt Jarman
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Troy | 3-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Arkansas State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| James Madison | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| App State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Georgia State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Southern Miss | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
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