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East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts Wrap - East Tennessee State Wins 59-48
East Tennessee State got 15 points from Ledarrius Brewer en route to a 59-48 victory over Western Carolina on Wednesday at Ramsey Center.
Bettors who backed East Tennessee State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
East Tennessee State got 12 points from Ty Brewer and another 12 points from David Sloan. David Sloan contributed 5 assists, while Damari Monsanto cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Western Carolina got a 13-point performance from Xavier Cork, who was supported by 12 points from Matt Halvorsen. Mason Faulkner had 4 assists in a losing cause for Western Carolina, while Tyler Harris grabbed 11 rebounds.
East Tennessee State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-36.
East Tennessee State heads into a battle against Furman. Western Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wofford.