UMKC comes from 13 points back with 16:48 to play for the win.
– First lead of the second half came with 4:48 remaining.
– UMKC took the lead for good with 2:28 to play on a Martez Harrison offensive rebound and layup.
– The 13-point comeback was the second largest Roos have come back from this season (14 vs. Rockhurst).
– Darius Austin sets a career-high with 16 rebounds. It was his third career double-double, adding 12 points.
– UMKC has won quarterfinal games in the conference tournament in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2003 and 2004.
– UMKC lost both regular season meetings to Utah Valley.
– Roos out-rebounded UVU 49-34, including 17 offensive boards. Scored 40 points in the paint, and 16 second-chance points.
– Martez Harrison scored 24 points, the 31st 20+ point game of his career. 16 in second half.
– LaVell Boyd hit 4-of-5 from three for 18 points, the 15th game hitting 3 or more threes.
Rob McCutcheon
Sports Information Director
UMKC Athletics (University of Missouri-Kansas City)