ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Wrap - Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Wins 69-65
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 23 points from Ray'Sean Taylor as they ran past Western Illinois 69-65 on Saturday at Western Hall.
The match was decisive in favor of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Kyle Thomas had 15 points for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and Ring Malith chipped in with 14 points. Ray'Sean Taylor had 4 assists for them, while Kyle Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Western Illinois got 24 points from Marko Maletic in a losing cause and another 13 points from Trey Deveaux. Julius Rollins contributed 3 assists for them, while Trey Deveaux had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Illinois-Edwardsville were victorious, as the score was 37-30 at the break.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Illinois. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Tennessee State.