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VMI Falls 97-85 to Western Carolina - Recap
Mason Faulkner scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Western Carolina over VMI, 97-85, on Wednesday at Cameron Hall.
Bettors who backed Western Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.
Western Carolina got 20 points from Matt Halvorsen and another 20 points from Carlos Dotson. Mason Faulkner contributed 9 assists, while Carlos Dotson cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
VMI got a 18-point performance from Garrett Gilkeson, who was supported by 13 points from Jake Stephens. Garrett Gilkeson had 6 assists in a losing cause for VMI, while Tyler Creammer grabbed 10 rebounds.
Western Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Carolina as they grabbed 43 boards, while VMI only had 34
Next game, Western Carolina takes its act home to face Mercer looking for another win. For VMI, they head on the road to face East Tennessee State.