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Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Wrap - Arkansas-Little Rock Wins 79-74
CJ White scored 19 points leading Arkansas-Little Rock to a 79-74 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at First Community Arena on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Arkansas-Little Rock were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.0 at sportsbooks.
DeAntoni Gordon had 14 points for Arkansas-Little Rock and Myron Gardner chipped in with 12 points. D.J. Smith had 6 assists for them, while Myron Gardner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 21 points from Ray'Sean Taylor in a losing cause and another 13 points from Shamar Wright. Ray'Sean Taylor contributed 5 assists for them, while Damarco Minor had 9 rebounds.
Arkansas-Little Rock was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville had a 30-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Arkansas-Little Rock heads into a battle against Lindenwood. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southeast Missouri State.