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Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Wrap - Southeast Missouri State Wins 87-58

Southeast Missouri State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Eastern Illinois out of the gym and running up a 87-58 score at Lantz Arena.

Southeast Missouri State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.5-point spread as a favorite.

Dylan Branson had 15 points for Southeast Missouri State and Chris Harris chipped in with 14 points. Phillip Russell had 8 assists for them, while Manny Patterson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Eastern Illinois got a 14-point performance from Kejuan Clements, who was supported by 14 points from Dan Luers. Kejuan Clements had 7 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Paul Bizimana grabbed 6 rebounds.

Southeast Missouri State led at halftime, 51-33.

Southeast Missouri State had a 41-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Southeast Missouri State takes its act home to face Morehead State looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head home to face Belmont.