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Belmont Bruins vs Illinois State Redbirds Wrap - Illinois State Wins 81-78
Illinois State got 22 points from Johnny Kinziger en route to a 81-78 victory over Belmont on Wednesday at CEFCU Arena.
Illinois State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite.
Chase Walker had 22 points for Illinois State and Landon Wolf chipped in with 11 points. Dalton Banks had 6 assists for them, while Chase Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Belmont got 27 points from Jonathan Pierre in a losing cause and another 20 points from Sam Orme. Carter Whitt contributed 7 assists for them, while Isaiah Walker had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-31.
Illinois State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Valparaiso. Belmont will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Evansville.