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UMKC Roos vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Recap - UMKC Wins 83-75
Western Illinois was victimized by Evan Gilyard II for 33 points as UMKC defeated them 83-75 in NCAA action on Monday.
UMKC was an underdog by +6.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Caden Boser had 14 points for UMKC and Marvin Nesbitt Jr. chipped in with 12 points. Evan Gilyard II had 8 assists for them, while Marvin Nesbitt Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Western Illinois got a 18-point performance from Will Carius, who was supported by 17 points from Luka Barisic. Trenton Massner had 6 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Tamell Pearson grabbed 6 rebounds.
UMKC led at halftime, 48-32.
UMKC had a 29-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UMKC heads into a battle against St. Thomas (MN). Western Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oral Roberts.