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Eastern Illinois Downs Lindenwood 78-74 - Match Report
Lindenwood was burned for 29 points by Zion Fruster on Thursday as Eastern Illinois picked up a 78-74 win at Groniger Arena.
Bettors who backed Eastern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Eastern Illinois got 16 points from Artese Stapleton and another 12 points from Kooper Jacobi. Rodolfo Bolis contributed 3 assists, while Kooper Jacobi cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Lindenwood got 21 points from Markeith Browning II in a losing cause and another 18 points from Anias Futrell. Markeith Browning II contributed 5 assists for them, while Jordan Wildy had 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, Eastern Illinois takes its act home to face Western Illinois looking for another win. For Lindenwood, they head on the road to face Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.