ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars vs Tennessee State Tigers Wrap - Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Wins 87-80
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 23 points from Brian Taylor II en route to a 87-80 victory over Tennessee State on Thursday at Gentry Center.
Bettors who backed Southern Illinois-Edwardsville were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 21 points from Ray'Sean Taylor and another 16 points from Ring Malith. Ring Malith contributed 6 assists, while Declan Dillon cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Tennessee State got 16 points from Aaron Nkrumah in a losing cause and another 13 points from Carlous Williams. Justus Jackson contributed 5 assists for them, while Carlous Williams had 13 rebounds.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville heads into a battle against Tennessee-Martin. Tennessee State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Illinois.