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Ohio Valley Tournament - Western Illinois Downs Tennessee State 61-59 - Match Report
Western Illinois grabbed a 61-59 win over Tennessee State on Thursday, behind a 18-point effort from Quinlan Bennett at Ford Center.
Western Illinois did not, however, defeat Tennessee State against the spread, which closed at -3.0 at most sportsbooks.
Western Illinois got 12 points from Jesiah West and another 12 points from JJ Kalakon. Drew Cisse contributed 3 assists, while Drew Cisse cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Tennessee State got a 17-point performance from E.J. Bellinger, who was supported by 13 points from Christian Brown. Jaylen Jones had 4 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee State, while E.J. Bellinger grabbed 8 rebounds.
Western Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Western Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-33.