ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Eastern Illinois Defeats Blackburn 99-55
Eastern Illinois blew out Blackburn on Saturday, running up the score in a 99-55 win at Groniger Arena.
Obadiah Curtis had 15 points for Eastern Illinois and Zion Fruster chipped in with 15 points. Malik Olafioye had 3 assists for them, while Kooper Jacobi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Blackburn got a 19-point performance from Odis Grissom, who was supported by 7 points from Darius Duff. Darius Duff had 5 assists in a losing cause for Blackburn, while Nick Cook grabbed 7 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Illinois as they grabbed 33 boards, while Blackburn only had 20