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UMKC Downs Western Illinois 76-64 - Match Report
UMKC got a 26-point performance from Shemarri Allen as they ran past Western Illinois 76-64 on Thursday at Western Hall.
UMKC was a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
RayQuawndis Mitchell had 16 points for UMKC and Babacar Diallo chipped in with 15 points. Shemarri Allen had 4 assists for them, while Babacar Diallo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Illinois got a 15-point performance from Trenton Massner, who was supported by 14 points from Vuk Stevanic. Trenton Massner had 5 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Jesiah West grabbed 5 rebounds.
UMKC was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored UMKC as they grabbed 32 boards, while Western Illinois only had 13
Next game, UMKC takes its act on the road to face St. Thomas (MN) looking for another win. For Western Illinois, they head home to face Oral Roberts.