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West Virginia Defeats Central Florida 72-65 - Recap
Central Florida was scorched by Javon Small for 25 points as West Virginia defeated them 72-65 in NCAA action on Saturday.
West Virginia did not, however, defeat Central Florida against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks.
Amani Hansberry had 18 points for West Virginia and Jonathan Powell chipped in with 15 points. Javon Small had 9 assists for them, while Amani Hansberry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Central Florida got 27 points from Darius Johnson in a losing cause and another 13 points from Moustapha Thiam. Darius Johnson contributed 3 assists for them, while Dallan Coleman had 10 rebounds.
West Virginia led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored West Virginia as they grabbed 40 boards, while Central Florida only had 37