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Western Illinois Defeats Southeast Missouri State 68-61 - Recap
Ryan Myers scored 16 points leading Western Illinois to a 68-61 victory over Southeast Missouri State at Western Hall on Thursday.
Western Illinois earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -7.5-point spread.
JJ Kalakon had 16 points for Western Illinois and James Dent Jr. chipped in with 9 points. Drew Cisse had 4 assists for them, while Drew Cisse was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Southeast Missouri State got 18 points from Josh Earley in a losing cause and another 13 points from Rob Martin. Dylan Branson contributed 3 assists for them, while Josh Earley had 5 rebounds.
Western Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Western Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-28.
Western Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lindenwood. Southeast Missouri State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Bethel Tennessee.