ncaab Game Recap
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs UTRGV Vaqueros Wrap - UTRGV Wins 78-77
Justin Johnson went off for 34 points and added 2 rebounds leading UTRGV to a 78-77 win over Western Illinois on Monday at UTRGV Fieldhouse.
UTRGV was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog.
UTRGV got 18 points from Dima Zdor and another 10 points from Will Johnston. Will Johnston contributed 11 assists, while Ahren Freeman cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Western Illinois got a 23-point performance from Alec Rosner, who was supported by 15 points from Quinlan Bennett. Alec Rosner had 5 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Steph Gabriel grabbed 8 rebounds.
UTRGV was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UTRGV had a 32-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UTRGV heads into a battle against Northern Arizona. Western Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Youngstown State.