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Arkansas-Little Rock Downs Western Illinois 62-51 - Match Report

Arkansas-Little Rock got a 25-point performance from Johnathan Lawson as they ran past Western Illinois 62-51 on Thursday at Western Hall.

Arkansas-Little Rock won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites.

Arkansas-Little Rock got 12 points from Ante Beljan and another 8 points from Isaiah Lewis. Isaiah Lewis contributed 5 assists, while Mwani Wilkinson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Western Illinois got 16 points from Sean Smith in a losing cause and another 15 points from Marko Maletic. Sean Smith contributed 4 assists for them, while Massal Diouf had 7 rebounds.

Arkansas-Little Rock was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Arkansas-Little Rock heads into a battle against Lindenwood. Western Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southeast Missouri State.