Turner, Hooper each tally double-doubles in Louisiana-Monroe’s 74-61 win over Harding
By APTuesday, December 22, 2009
Louisiana-Monroe defeats Harding 74-61
MONROE, La. — Rudy Turner and Tony Hooper each tallied a double-double in Louisiana-Monroe’s 74-61 win over Harding on Tuesday night.
Turner had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Hooper finished with 15 points and 10 boards as the Warhawks snapped a six-game losing streak.
Tommie Sykes added 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench for the Warhawks (4-8).
Hooper also had four steals, moving within four of tying Arthur Hayes (187) for third on ULM’s all-time list.
The Warhawks trailed 35-34 at halftime and Harding took a 42-37 lead on Kirk Porter’s jump shot with 15:16 to play.
ULM then went on a 14-2 run and led 51-44 on a three-point play by Tommie Sykes with 11:06 left.
The Warhawks shot 40.7 percent from the field (24 of 59) and the Bison (6-5) shot 34.6 percent (18 of 52).
Trent Morgan and Matt Garner scored 14 points each for Division II Harding.
