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Dayton Downs Saint Louis 71-63 - Match Report
Dayton got 19 points from Javon Bennett as they ran past Saint Louis 71-63 on Friday at Chaifetz Arena.
Bettors who backed Dayton were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Dayton got 14 points from Enoch Cheeks and another 13 points from Nate Santos. Posh Alexander contributed 5 assists, while Amael L'Etang cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Saint Louis got a 21-point performance from Gibson Jimerson, who was supported by 15 points from Isaiah Swope. Isaiah Swope had 3 assists in a losing cause for Saint Louis, while Robbie Avila grabbed 10 rebounds.
Dayton led at halftime, 37-26.
The rebound battle favored Dayton as they grabbed 30 boards, while Saint Louis only had 28
Next game, Dayton takes its act home to face Davidson looking for another win. For Saint Louis, they head on the road to face UMass.