Horizon Tournament - Illinois-Chicago vs Cleveland State Wrap - Cleveland State Wins 73-61
Horizon Tournament - Illinois-Chicago vs Cleveland State Wrap - Cleveland State Wins 73-61
Norris Cole went off for 26 points and added 5 rebounds leading Cleveland State over Illinois-Chicago, 73-61, on Tuesday at Wolstein Center.
Cleveland State did not, however, defeat Illinois-Chicago against the spread, which closed at 15 at most sportsbooks.
Cleveland State got 17 points from Jeremy Montgomery and another 13 points from Trevon Harmon. Norris Cole contributed 4 assists, while Tim Kamczyc cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Illinois-Chicago got 18 points from Paul Carter in a losing cause and another 10 points from Robo Kreps. Robo Kreps contributed 3 assists for them, while Paul Carter had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Cleveland State were victorious, as the score was 40-23 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Illinois-Chicago as they grabbed 43 boards, while Cleveland State only had 28.
