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Recap - Western Illinois Defeats Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 78-70

Western Illinois got 21 points from Ryan Myers as they ran past Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 78-70 on Sunday at First Community Arena.

Western Illinois was an underdog by +7.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Western Illinois got 15 points from Jesiah West and another 12 points from Quinlan Bennett. Ryan Myers contributed 6 assists, while Jesiah West cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 21 points from Shamar Wright in a losing cause and another 16 points from Ray'Sean Taylor. Damarco Minor contributed 6 assists for them, while Damarco Minor had 7 rebounds.

The rebound battle favored Western Illinois as they grabbed 30 boards, while Southern Illinois-Edwardsville only had 18

Western Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southeast Missouri State. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville will aim to get back on the winning track at Arkansas-Little Rock.