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Recap - Arkansas-Little Rock Defeats Western Illinois 75-61
Jordan Jefferson went off for 25 points and added 2 rebounds leading Arkansas-Little Rock over Western Illinois, 75-61, on Saturday at Jack Stephens Center.
Arkansas-Little Rock was a -10.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Arkansas-Little Rock got 15 points from Tuongthach Gatkek and another 12 points from Mwani Wilkinson. Johnathan Lawson contributed 6 assists, while Tuongthach Gatkek cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Western Illinois got 17 points from Ryan Myers in a losing cause and another 11 points from Trey Deveaux. Julius Rollins contributed 4 assists for them, while Trey Deveaux had 9 rebounds.
Arkansas-Little Rock trailed at halftime, 39-37.
Arkansas-Little Rock won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-27.
Arkansas-Little Rock heads into a battle against Eastern Illinois. Western Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Lindenwood.