ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Tennessee Tech Defeats Eastern Illinois 59-54
Jaylon Johnson scored 12 points leading Tennessee Tech to a 59-54 victory over Eastern Illinois at Hooper Eblen Arena on Saturday.
The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -5.0 number at most sportsbooks.
Rodney Johnson Jr. had 11 points for Tennessee Tech and JaJuan Nicholls chipped in with 11 points. Matthew Sells had 4 assists for them, while Rodney Johnson Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Eastern Illinois got 12 points from Nakyel Shelton in a losing cause and another 11 points from Kooper Jacobi. Nakyel Shelton contributed 5 assists for them, while Obadiah Curtis had 6 rebounds.
Tennessee Tech was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tennessee Tech had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tennessee Tech heads into a battle against Arkansas-Little Rock. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee State.