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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs UMKC Roos Recap - UMKC Wins 68-67
UMKC earned a 68-67 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday, getting 19 points from Jahshire Hardnett at Swinney Recreation Center.
UMKC did not, however, defeat Western Illinois against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks.
Marvin Nesbitt Jr. had 12 points for UMKC and Javan White chipped in with 12 points. Javan White had 5 assists for them, while Javan White was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Western Illinois got a 21-point performance from Ben Pyle, who was supported by 15 points from Zion Young. C.J. Duff had 2 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Ben Pyle grabbed 7 rebounds.
UMKC led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored UMKC as they grabbed 36 boards, while Western Illinois only had 27
UMKC heads into a battle against Iowa State. Western Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Evansville.