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West Virginia Downs North Texas 62-50 - Match Report
West Virginia got 15 points from Sean McNeil as they ran past North Texas 62-50 on Friday at WVU Coliseum.
Bettors who backed West Virginia were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -13.0.
Taz Sherman had 13 points for West Virginia and Derek Culver chipped in with 10 points. Miles McBride had 5 assists for them, while Derek Culver was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
North Texas got a 15-point performance from Javion Hamlet, who was supported by 12 points from Thomas Bell. Javion Hamlet had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Texas, while Zachary Simmons grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed North Texas were victorious, as the score was 29-22 at the break.
West Virginia had a 47-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
West Virginia heads into a battle against Richmond. North Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.