MONROE, La. -- Sam McDaniel had 17 points while pulling down 11 rebounds to lead Louisiana-Monroe to its first Sun Belt Conference win this season, beating Arkansas-Little Rock 68-52 on Monday night to also stop an eight-game losing skid.
Louisiana-Monroe (7-15, 1-8) trailed 30-28 at the break but dominated the second half 40-22 to pull away for the win. Marcus Washington drilled a 3-point jumper for a 38-37 lead at the 12:04 mark and the Warhawks never trailed again.
Washington hit 5 of 8 from the floor for 13 points; Prince Cooper added 12 and Travis Munnings chipped in 11 for ULM.