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Eastern Kentucky Downs Eastern Illinois 81-66 - Match Report
Eastern Kentucky earned a 81-66 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday, getting 18 points from George Kimble III at Seabury Center.
Eastern Kentucky got 17 points from Jackson Holt and another 15 points from Tyler Andrews. Devontae Blanton contributed 6 assists, while Devontae Blanton cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 22 points from Nakyel Shelton in a losing cause and another 12 points from Obadiah Curtis. Rodolfo Bolis contributed 2 assists for them, while Kooper Jacobi had 13 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Illinois had a 41-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Eastern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jacksonville State. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Southeast Missouri State.