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Cancun Challenge - Illinois State Falls 82-76 to Saint Louis - Recap
Saint Louis earned a 82-76 victory over Illinois State on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Gibson Jimerson at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
Saint Louis won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread.
Saint Louis got 14 points from Jordan Nesbitt and another 13 points from Terrence Hargrove Jr.. Yuri Collins contributed 8 assists, while Francis Okoro cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Illinois State got a 20-point performance from Antonio Reeves, who was supported by 13 points from Mark Freeman. Howard Fleming Jr. had 6 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Antonio Reeves grabbed 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Saint Louis were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Saint Louis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-21.
Saint Louis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Stephen F. Austin. Illinois State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Buffalo.