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Western Illinois Downs Tennessee-Martin 81-63 - Match Report
Western Illinois got 18 points from Will Carius as they ran past Tennessee-Martin 81-63 on Sunday at Skyhawk Arena.
Western Illinois was an underdog by +4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Western Illinois got 15 points from Justin Brookens and another 11 points from Tamell Pearson. Justin Brookens contributed 5 assists, while Cameron Burrell cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Tennessee-Martin got a 12-point performance from Cameron Holden, who was supported by 10 points from Anthony Thomas. Ajani Kennedy had 3 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee-Martin, while Cameron Holden grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Western Illinois were victorious, as the score was 41-27 at the break.
Western Illinois had a 39-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Western Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Dakota State. Tennessee-Martin will aim to get back on the winning track at Mississippi.