KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Spencer Johnson picked up a double-double, scoring 16 points and snagging 18 rebounds, to lead UMKC past Western Illinois 55-46 on Saturday night.
Trailing 32-28 midway through the second half, the Kangaroos (12-8, 5-4 Summit) went on a 10-0 run to take the lead for good. The final score was UMKC’s largest lead.
Kaimarr Price grabbed his third double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds while Matt Lander added 15 points and Brandon Smith scored 11 for the Leathernecks (7-12, 2-7).
The Kangaroos shot just 25 percent from the field in the first half but powered back in the second to shoot 50 percent.
