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Western Illinois Downs Southern Indiana 82-76 - Match Report
Jesiah West scored 18 points leading Western Illinois to a 82-76 victory over Southern Indiana at Western Hall on Saturday.
Western Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites.
Western Illinois got 14 points from Ryan Myers and another 12 points from Quinlan Bennett. James Dent Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Drew Cisse cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Southern Indiana got a 27-point performance from Jeremiah Hernandez, who was supported by 20 points from AJ Smith. Jack Campion had 7 assists in a losing cause for Southern Indiana, while AJ Smith grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Western Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Western Illinois had a 45-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Western Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Illinois. Southern Indiana will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Lindenwood.