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Western Illinois Falls 85-83 Against Tennessee-Martin - Game Recap
Western Illinois was victimized by Tarence Guinyard for 31 points as Tennessee-Martin defeated them 85-83 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Tennessee-Martin won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
Vladimer Salaridze had 17 points for Tennessee-Martin and Matija Zuzic chipped in with 16 points. Carlos Cortijo had 4 assists for them, while Vladimer Salaridze was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Western Illinois got 19 points from Ryan Myers in a losing cause and another 17 points from Sean Smith. Sean Smith contributed 4 assists for them, while Sean Smith had 7 rebounds.
Tennessee-Martin led at halftime, 45-43.
Tennessee-Martin won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-29.
Tennessee-Martin looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lindenwood. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee State.