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U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam - Illinois State Redbirds vs McNeese State Cowboys Wrap - McNeese State Wins 76-68
McNeese State got 16 points from Javohn Garcia as they ran past Illinois State 76-68 on Friday at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center.
McNeese State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread.
Brandon Murray had 13 points for McNeese State and Sincere Parker chipped in with 13 points. Omar Cooper had 5 assists for them, while Christian Shumate was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Illinois State got 14 points from Ty Pence in a losing cause and another 13 points from Malachi Poindexter. Dalton Banks contributed 4 assists for them, while Ty Pence had 6 rebounds.
McNeese State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
McNeese State had a 34-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, McNeese State takes its act home to face Longwood looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head home to face UAB.