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Western Michigan Broncos vs Youngstown State Penguins Wrap - Western Michigan Wins 73-62
Max Burton scored 18 points leading Western Michigan to a 73-62 victory over Youngstown State at Beeghly Center on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Western Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +10.5 at sportsbooks.
Western Michigan got 18 points from Brandon Muntu and another 16 points from Markhi Strickland. Markhi Strickland contributed 2 assists, while Max Burton cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Youngstown State got a 20-point performance from EJ Farmer, who was supported by 12 points from Juwan Maxey. Juwan Maxey had 7 assists in a losing cause for Youngstown State, while Nico Galette grabbed 7 rebounds.
Western Michigan led at halftime, 36-31.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-28.
Western Michigan heads into a battle against Dayton. Youngstown State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bethany-WV.