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Calumet Crimson Wave vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Recap - Eastern Illinois Wins 87-57
The battle between Eastern Illinois and Calumet didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Calumet was handed a 87-57 defeat on Friday at Groniger Arena.
Eastern Illinois got 19 points from Nakyel Shelton and another 19 points from Zion Fruster. Malik Olafioye contributed 6 assists, while Kooper Jacobi cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Calumet got 16 points from Colby Wiggins in a losing cause and another 9 points from J.Caleb Slawinski. Scott Gowan contributed 3 assists for them, while Hrvoje Majcunic had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Illinois as they grabbed 36 boards, while Calumet only had 34
Eastern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Kentucky. Calumet will aim to get back on the winning track at Valparaiso.