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Morehead State Downs Western Illinois 51-47 - Match Report
Morehead State got 17 points from Jerone Morton en route to a 51-47 victory over Western Illinois on Thursday at Johnson Arena.
Morehead State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.
Morehead State got 14 points from Kenny White Jr. and another 12 points from Anouar Mellouk. Kenny White Jr. contributed 1 assists, while Anouar Mellouk cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Western Illinois got a 11-point performance from Sean Smith, who was supported by 10 points from Marko Maletic. Rodrick Payne had 2 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Rodrick Payne grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Western Illinois were victorious, as the score was 26-22 at the break.
Morehead State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-35.
Morehead State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lindenwood. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Indiana.