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BYU Downs Iowa State 88-85 - Match Report
BYU grabbed a 88-85 win over Iowa State on Tuesday, behind a 23-point effort from Richie Saunders at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
Bettors who backed BYU were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.0 at sportsbooks.
Dallin Hall had 22 points for BYU and Egor Demin chipped in with 12 points. Dallin Hall had 3 assists for them, while Keba Keita was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Iowa State got a 19-point performance from Joshua Jefferson, who was supported by 18 points from Milan Momcilovic. Tamin Lipsey had 8 assists in a losing cause for Iowa State, while Nate Heise grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed BYU were victorious, as the score was 33-25 at the break.
The rebound battle favored BYU as they grabbed 45 boards, while Iowa State only had 22
BYU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Utah. Iowa State will aim to get back on the winning track at Kansas State.