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Eastern Illinois Defeats Lindenwood 72-57 - Recap
Jordan Booker scored 21 points leading Eastern Illinois to a 72-57 victory over Lindenwood at Groniger Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Eastern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks.
Eastern Illinois got 15 points from Corey Sawyer Jr. and another 11 points from Dan Luers. Jordan Booker contributed 5 assists, while Kyndall Davis cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Lindenwood got 10 points from Jaylon McDaniel in a losing cause and another 9 points from Keenon Cole. Colin Ruffin contributed 4 assists for them, while Jaylon McDaniel had 6 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-32.
Eastern Illinois heads into a battle against Tennessee State. Lindenwood, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee-Martin.