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Recap - UTSA Defeats Western Illinois 78-68

Christian Tucker scored 18 points leading UTSA to a 78-68 victory over Western Illinois at UTSA Convocation Center on Monday.

UTSA was a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Trey Edmonds had 15 points for UTSA and Carlton Linguard Jr. chipped in with 12 points. Christian Tucker had 8 assists for them, while Carlton Linguard Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Western Illinois got a 20-point performance from James Dent Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Shay Davis. Shay Davis had 2 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Jesiah West grabbed 13 rebounds.

UTSA was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Western Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-47.

Next game, UTSA takes its act on the road to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Western Illinois, they head on the road to face SMU.