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Missouri State Defeats Evansville 66-60 - Recap
Missouri State earned a 66-60 victory over Evansville on Sunday, getting 18 points from Alston Mason at Ford Center.
Missouri State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.
Missouri State got 17 points from Donovan Clay and another 14 points from Chance Moore. Alston Mason contributed 6 assists, while Jonathan Mogbo cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Evansville got a 16-point performance from Antoine Smith Jr., who was supported by 14 points from Marvin Coleman II. Kenny Strawbridge Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Evansville, while Antoine Smith Jr. grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Missouri State were victorious, as the score was 30-28 at the break.
Missouri State had a 35-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Missouri State takes its act on the road to face Bradley looking for another win. For Evansville, they head on the road to face Belmont.