ncaab Game Recap
Denver Falls 75-69 Against Western Illinois - Game Recap
Denver was scorched by Will Carius for 27 points as Western Illinois defeated them 75-69 in NCAA action on Friday.
Bettors who backed Western Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks.
Western Illinois got 12 points from Tamell Pearson and another 12 points from Colton Sandage. Marcus Watson Jr. contributed 2 assists, while Tamell Pearson cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Denver got 25 points from Jase Townsend in a losing cause and another 14 points from Kobey Lam. Roscoe Eastmond contributed 7 assists for them, while Sam Hines Jr. had 6 rebounds.
Western Illinois trailed at halftime, 28-23.
Western Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-23.