ncaab Game Recap
Tennessee State Downs Eastern Illinois 78-73 - Match Report
Tennessee State got 18 points from E.J. Bellinger en route to a 78-73 victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday at Gentry Center.
Tennessee State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.0-point spread.
Jaylen Jones had 16 points for Tennessee State and Jason Jitoboh chipped in with 12 points. Jaylen Jones had 5 assists for them, while Kinyon Hodges was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Eastern Illinois got a 16-point performance from Kyndall Davis, who was supported by 14 points from Corey Sawyer Jr.. Jordan Booker had 3 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Nakyel Shelton grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Tennessee State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Illinois as they grabbed 31 boards, while Tennessee State only had 28
Tennessee State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Tennessee Tech.