ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Nebraska-Omaha Defeats Western Illinois 87-82
Nebraska-Omaha grabbed a 87-82 win over Western Illinois on Thursday, behind a 24-point effort from KJ Robinson at Baxter Arena.
Nebraska-Omaha did not, however, defeat Western Illinois against the spread, which closed at -11.5 at most sportsbooks.
Nebraska-Omaha got 16 points from Matt Pile and another 13 points from JT Gibson. KJ Robinson contributed 3 assists, while Matt Pile cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Western Illinois got a 17-point performance from Kobe Webster, who was supported by 13 points from Ben Pyle. Kobe Webster had 4 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Ben Pyle grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Western Illinois were victorious, as the score was 42-32 at the break.
Western Illinois had a 33-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Nebraska-Omaha looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the IPFW. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at North Dakota.