ncaab Game Recap
Hampton Falls 72-69 Against Eastern Michigan - Game Recap
Tyson Acuff scored 29 points for Eastern Michigan on Thursday, leading them to a 72-69 victory over Hampton at George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -3.5.
Eastern Michigan got 15 points from Orlando Lovejoy and another 8 points from Arne Osojnik. Orlando Lovejoy contributed 4 assists, while Cyril Martynov cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Hampton got 19 points from Kyrese Mullen in a losing cause and another 17 points from Tre Thomas. Tedrick Wilcox Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Kyrese Mullen had 14 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Hampton had a 34-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Eastern Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northwood. Hampton will aim to get back on the winning track at Drexel.