Western Illinois vs. Arkansas Little Rock

Western Illinois survived its quarterfinals match last night leaning on defense in a 61-59 win over Tennessee State. Western Illinois is second in the Ohio Valley Conference in points given up (64.1 per game), third in field goal shooting allowed (.412), and second at defending the 3-pointer (.306). The offense is just eighth in the 11-team conference in points scored and last in free-throw shooting (.643). Western Illinois is on a 19-9 run UNDER the total, including 18-9 UNDER as an underdog. Arkansas Little Rock can play great defense, too, third in the conference in points given up (67.4 per game) and No. 1 in field goal shooting allowed (.399). Arkansas Little Rock is on a 10-1-1 run UNDER the total. These teams played a fierce defensive duel last month, 63-60, and this will be another one. Take Western Illinois/Arkansas Little Rock UNDER the total.