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Tennessee Tech Downs Eastern Illinois 73-62 - Match Report
Tennessee Tech got 15 points from Jr. Clay as they ran past Eastern Illinois 73-62 on Thursday at Lantz Arena.
Tennessee Tech was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.5-point spread as a favorite.
Tennessee Tech got 12 points from John Pettway and another 10 points from Amadou Sylla. Keishawn Davidson contributed 6 assists, while John Pettway cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 17 points from Paul Bizimana in a losing cause and another 14 points from Kashawn Charles. Kejuan Clements contributed 5 assists for them, while Rodolfo Rufino Bolis had 6 rebounds.
Tennessee Tech was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tennessee Tech had a 34-19 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tennessee Tech heads into a battle against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee-Martin.