ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Western Illinois Defeats Southern Indiana 86-78
Western Illinois grabbed a 86-78 win over Southern Indiana on Wednesday, behind a 23-point effort from Trenton Massner at Western Hall.
Western Illinois was a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Western Illinois got 17 points from Vuk Stevanic and another 16 points from Jesiah West. Trenton Massner contributed 7 assists, while Quinlan Bennett cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Southern Indiana got 18 points from Jacob Polakovich in a losing cause and another 17 points from Tyler Henry. Jelani Simmons contributed 4 assists for them, while Jacob Polakovich had 9 rebounds.
Western Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Illinois had a 31-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Western Illinois heads into a battle against UTRGV. Southern Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago State.