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Cayman Islands Classic - Illinois State Falls 78-66 Against Western Kentucky - Game Recap
Emmanuel Akot scored 14 points leading Western Kentucky to a 78-66 victory over Illinois State at John Gray Gymnasium on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Western Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks.
Western Kentucky got 14 points from Luke Frampton and another 14 points from Fallou Diagne. Dayvion McKnight contributed 5 assists, while Dayvion McKnight cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Illinois State got 18 points from Seneca Knight in a losing cause and another 16 points from Darius Burford. Colton Sandage contributed 3 assists for them, while Seneca Knight had 8 rebounds.
Western Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Kentucky had a 32-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Western Kentucky takes its act home to face South Carolina State looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head on the road to face Murray State.