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Cancun Challenge - Illinois Downs Richmond 70-61 - Match Report
Cancun Challenge - Illinois Downs Richmond 70-61 - Match Report
Meyers Leonard scored 22 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for Illinois on Tuesday, leading them to a 70-61 victory over Richmond at Moon Palace Resort.
Illinois was a favorite by 6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Illinois got 19 points from Sam Maniscalco and another 15 points from D.J. Richardson. Sam Maniscalco contributed 3 assists, while Meyers Leonard cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Richmond got a 22-point performance from Darien Brothers, who was supported by 11 points from Cedrick Lindsay. Cedrick Lindsay had 4 assists in a losing cause for Richmond, while Cedrick Lindsay grabbed 6 rebounds.
Illinois led at halftime, 37-19.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-25.
