ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Falls 82-72 to Murray State - Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville was victimized for 40 points and 11 assists by Temetrius Morant as Murray State defeated them 82-72 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Murray State did not, however, defeat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville against the spread, which closed at -14.0 at most sportsbooks.
Murray State got 14 points from Shaq Buchanan and another 11 points from Darnell Cowart. Temetrius Morant contributed 11 assists, while Shaq Buchanan cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got a 33-point performance from Tyresse Williford, who was supported by 13 points from Brandon Jackson. Tyresse Williford had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, while Brandon Jackson grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Murray State were victorious, as the score was 40-39 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Southern Illinois-Edwardsville as they grabbed 28 boards, while Murray State only had 25
Murray State heads into a battle against Belmont. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southeast Missouri State.