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Arizona Downs Illinois 83-79 - Match Report
Arizona got 30 points from Bennedict Mathurin en route to a 83-79 victory over Illinois on Saturday at State Farm Center.
Bettors who backed Arizona were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Arizona got 19 points from Kerr Kriisa and another 16 points from Azuolas Tubelis. Kerr Kriisa contributed 5 assists, while Kerr Kriisa cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Illinois got 27 points from Trent Frazier in a losing cause and another 25 points from Alfonso Plummer. Jacob Grandison contributed 3 assists for them, while Kofi Cockburn had 13 rebounds.
Arizona trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Arizona had a 39-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Arizona takes its act home to face Northern Colorado looking for another win. For Illinois, they head home to face St. Francis-Pennsylvania.