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Eastern Illinois vs Southern Indiana Final: 63-54 - Recap
Eastern Illinois grabbed a 63-54 win over Southern Indiana on Thursday, behind a 18-point effort from Nakyel Shelton at Liberty Arena.
Eastern Illinois was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.0-point spread as an underdog.
Eastern Illinois got 17 points from Artese Stapleton and another 13 points from Zion Fruster. Artese Stapleton contributed 4 assists, while Kooper Jacobi cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Southern Indiana got 20 points from Damoni Harrison in a losing cause and another 16 points from Stephen Olowoniyi. Jack Campion contributed 2 assists for them, while Jayland Randall had 5 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Illinois had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Eastern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Morehead State. Southern Indiana will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.