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Wright State Defeats Oakland 89-73 - Recap
Cole Gentry scored 22 points leading Wright State to a 89-73 victory over Oakland at Athletics Center O'Rena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Wright State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Loudon Love had 19 points for Wright State and Billy Wampler chipped in with 19 points. Mark Hughes had 4 assists for them, while Loudon Love was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Oakland got 26 points from Jaevin Cumberland in a losing cause and another 16 points from Xavier Hill-Mais. Braden Norris contributed 6 assists for them, while Braden Norris had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Wright State were victorious, as the score was 40-30 at the break.
Wright State had a 36-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Wright State heads into a battle against Northern Kentucky. Oakland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wisconsin-Milwaukee.