ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Wrap - Eastern Illinois Wins 84-79
Eastern Illinois got 33 points from Jordan Booker en route to a 84-79 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Tuesday at Groniger Arena.
Eastern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
Eastern Illinois got 12 points from Nakyel Shelton and another 11 points from Dan Luers. Nakyel Shelton contributed 5 assists, while Jordan Booker cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 24 points from Damarco Minor in a losing cause and another 15 points from Lamar Wright. Ray'Sean Taylor contributed 4 assists for them, while Lamar Wright had 12 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville had a 45-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Eastern Illinois heads into a battle against Western Illinois. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Illinois.