Blackmon scores 35, UL Monroe tops Coastal Carolina 83-70

MONROE, La. (AP) — Jamari Blackmon recorded 35 points as UL Monroe beat Coastal Carolina 83-70 on Thursday night.

Blackmon added eight rebounds and seven assists for the Warhawks (11-13, 7-4 Sun Belt Conference). Savion Gallion shot 3 for 6 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to add 13 points. Thomas Howell shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points, while adding seven rebounds.

Kylan Blackmon led the way for the Chanticleers (10-13, 4-7) with 15 points and two steals. Coastal Carolina also got 14 points from Linton Brown. In addition, Josh Uduje finished with 10 points, six rebounds and two steals.

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Both teams next play Saturday. UL Monroe hosts South Alabama and Coastal Carolina visits Arkansas State.

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