ncaab Game Recap
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Missouri Tigers Wrap - Missouri Wins 72-44
The battle between Missouri and Eastern Illinois didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Eastern Illinois was handed a 72-44 defeat on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena.
Missouri won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -18.5-point spread as favorites.
Missouri got 15 points from Amari Davis and another 14 points from DaJuan Gordon. Javon Pickett contributed 5 assists, while Kobe Brown cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 10-point performance from Jermaine Hamlin, who was supported by 8 points from Rodolfo Rufino Bolis. Kejuan Clements had 3 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Sammy Friday IV grabbed 3 rebounds.
Missouri led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Missouri won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-19.
Next game, Missouri takes its act on the road to face Kansas looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head on the road to face Butler.