Recap - Youngstown State Defeats Illinois-Chicago 71-69
Recap - Youngstown State Defeats Illinois-Chicago 71-69
Illinois-Chicago was burned for 26 points by Ashen Ward on Thursday as Youngstown State picked up a 71-69 win at Beeghly Center.
Youngstown State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the 3.5-point spread.
Youngstown State got 11 points from Vytas Sulskis and another 11 points from DuShawn Brooks. Devonte Maymon contributed 6 assists, while Tre Brewer cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Illinois-Chicago got a 19-point performance from Paul Carter, who was supported by 13 points from Darrin Williams. Paul Carter had 3 assists in a losing cause for Illinois-Chicago, while Darrin Williams grabbed 6 rebounds.
Youngstown State led at halftime, 34-32.
The rebound battle favored Illinois-Chicago as they grabbed 29 boards, while Youngstown State only had 27.
