ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Wrap - Western Illinois Wins 76-65
Western Illinois grabbed a 76-65 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Ryan Myers at Western Hall.
Western Illinois was a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Western Illinois got 13 points from Quinlan Bennett and another 13 points from Jesiah West. Quinlan Bennett contributed 5 assists, while JJ Kalakon cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got a 20-point performance from Damarco Minor, who was supported by 11 points from Ray'Sean Taylor. Ray'Sean Taylor had 7 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, while Damarco Minor grabbed 11 rebounds.
Western Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville had a 39-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.