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Morehead State Downs Eastern Illinois 73-66 - Match Report
George Marshall scored 24 points leading Morehead State to a 73-66 victory over Eastern Illinois at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
Morehead State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.0-point spread as a favorite.
Morehead State got 14 points from Kenny White Jr. and another 13 points from Jerone Morton. Jerone Morton contributed 8 assists, while Kenny White Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 38-point performance from Nakyel Shelton, who was supported by 13 points from Corey Sawyer Jr.. Corey Sawyer Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Kooper Jacobi grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Morehead State were victorious, as the score was 37-27 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Morehead State as they grabbed 31 boards, while Eastern Illinois only had 20
Morehead 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 vs. Southern Indiana.