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Missouri State vs Evansville Final: 74-64 - Recap
N.J. Benson scored 22 points and added 13 rebounds for a double-double, leading Missouri State over Evansville, 74-64, on Saturday at Ford Center.
Bettors who backed Missouri State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks.
Missouri State got 18 points from Alston Mason and another 14 points from Raphe Ayres. Matthew Lee contributed 5 assists, while N.J. Benson cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Evansville got 22 points from Joshua Hughes in a losing cause and another 15 points from Antonio Thomas. Yacine Toumi contributed 3 assists for them, while Yacine Toumi had 12 rebounds.
Missouri State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-32.
Missouri State heads into a battle against Indiana State. Evansville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Valparaiso.