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Cancun Challenge - Buffalo Bulls vs Illinois State Redbirds Recap - Buffalo Wins 106-90
Buffalo got 29 points from Josh Mballa en route to a 106-90 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
Bettors who backed Buffalo were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.5 at sportsbooks.
Ronaldo Segu had 17 points for Buffalo and Jeenathan Williams chipped in with 17 points. Ronaldo Segu had 8 assists for them, while Josh Mballa was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Illinois State got a 22-point performance from Kendall Lewis, who was supported by 21 points from Sy Chatman. Josiah Strong had 4 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Mark Freeman grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Buffalo were victorious, as the score was 49-35 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Buffalo as they grabbed 33 boards, while Illinois State only had 29
Next game, Buffalo takes its act home to face Point Park looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head home to face Purdue Calumet.