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Recap - Albany Defeats Eastern Illinois 64-62
Albany earned a 64-62 victory over Eastern Illinois on Wednesday, getting 14 points from Matt Cerruti at McBrayer Arena.
Trey Hutcheson had 12 points for Albany and De'Vondre Perry chipped in with 10 points. Jamel Horton had 6 assists for them, while Jamel Horton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Eastern Illinois got a 14-point performance from Kashawn Charles, who was supported by 10 points from Jermaine Hamlin. Kejuan Clements had 8 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Kashawn Charles grabbed 7 rebounds.
Albany was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-28.
Albany heads into a battle against Kansas State. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Evansville.