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Myrtle Beach Invitational - Recap - Villanova Defeats Middle Tennessee 98-69
Villanova cruised to victory on Thursday, running Middle Tennessee out of the gym and running up a 98-69 score at HTC Center.
Bettors who backed Villanova were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -19.0 at sportsbooks.
Villanova got 26 points from Cole Swider and another 16 points from Collin Gillespie. Collin Gillespie contributed 7 assists, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee got a 18-point performance from Donovan Sims, who was supported by 16 points from C.J. Jones. Antonio Green had 4 assists in a losing cause for Middle Tennessee, while Eli Lawrence grabbed 6 rebounds.
Villanova led at halftime, 53-29.
The rebound battle favored Villanova as they grabbed 34 boards, while Middle Tennessee only had 29
Next game, Villanova takes its act home to face La Salle looking for another win. For Middle Tennessee, they head home to face Belmont.