MONROE, La. (AP) Travis Munnings had 28 points as Louisiana-Monroe beat Kent State 87-77 in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament on Thursday night.

Munnings shot 10 for 13 from the field, including 5 of 6 from behind the arc.

JD Williams had 17 points for Louisiana-Monroe (19-15). Daishon Smith added 16 points. Michael Ertel had 14 points for the home team.

Jalen Avery tied a season high with 23 points for the Golden Flashes (22-11). Jaylin Walker added 15 points. Philip Whittington had 15 points.

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