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Oral Roberts Downs Western Illinois 82-73 - Match Report
Max Abmas went off for 29 points and added 4 rebounds leading Oral Roberts over Western Illinois, 82-73, on Saturday at Western Hall.
Bettors who backed Oral Roberts were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -14.0.
Connor Vanover had 12 points for Oral Roberts and Patrick Mwamba chipped in with 12 points. Issac McBride had 4 assists for them, while Connor Vanover was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Western Illinois got 29 points from Alec Rosner in a losing cause and another 23 points from Trenton Massner. Trenton Massner contributed 8 assists for them, while Alec Rosner had 5 rebounds.
Oral Roberts was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Oral Roberts won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-22.
Oral Roberts looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Dakota. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at St. Thomas (MN).