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Southeast Missouri State vs Morehead State Final: 92-84 - Recap
Eric Reed Jr. scored 28 points for Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, leading them to a 92-84 victory over Morehead State at Ellis T Johnson Arena.
Bettors who backed Southeast Missouri State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +11.0 at sportsbooks.
Southeast Missouri State got 15 points from Phillip Russell and another 12 points from Nygal Russell. Phillip Russell contributed 6 assists, while Nana Akenten cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Morehead State got 21 points from Jaylon Hall in a losing cause and another 15 points from Johni Broome. Ta'lon Cooper contributed 7 assists for them, while Johni Broome had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southeast Missouri State were victorious, as the score was 41-40 at the break.
Morehead State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-30.
Southeast Missouri State heads into a battle against Tennessee-Martin. Morehead State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Illinois.