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U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam - UAB Blazers vs Illinois State Redbirds Recap - Illinois State Wins 84-83
Johnny Kinziger scored 21 points leading Illinois State to a 84-83 victory over UAB at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center on Saturday.
Illinois State was an underdog by +7.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Chase Walker had 16 points for Illinois State and Ty Pence chipped in with 10 points. Dalton Banks had 5 assists for them, while Chase Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
UAB got a 19-point performance from Alejandro Vasquez, who was supported by 18 points from Efrem Johnson. Yaxel Lendeborg had 7 assists in a losing cause for UAB, while Yaxel Lendeborg grabbed 4 rebounds.
Illinois State trailed at halftime, 43-40.
Illinois State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-22.
Illinois State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Belmont. UAB will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Middle Tennessee.