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Arkansas-Little Rock Falls 71-60 to Eastern Illinois - Recap
Nakyel Shelton went off for 25 points and added 2 rebounds leading Eastern Illinois over Arkansas-Little Rock, 71-60, on Thursday at Groniger Arena.
Bettors who backed Eastern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.
Artese Stapleton had 23 points for Eastern Illinois and Kooper Jacobi chipped in with 12 points. Rodolfo Bolis had 3 assists for them, while Kooper Jacobi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Arkansas-Little Rock got a 15-point performance from Jordan Jefferson, who was supported by 13 points from Mwani Wilkinson. Johnathan Lawson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas-Little Rock, while Mwani Wilkinson grabbed 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southeast Missouri State. Arkansas-Little Rock will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.