ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Eastern Kentucky Defeats Southern Illinois 77-72
Eastern Kentucky got 17 points from Devontae Blanton en route to a 77-72 victory over Southern Illinois on Tuesday at Hertz Arena.
Mayar Wol had 14 points for Eastern Kentucky and George Kimble III chipped in with 13 points. George Kimble III had 5 assists for them, while Montavious Myrick was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Southern Illinois got a 26-point performance from Ali Dibba, who was supported by 21 points from Kennard Davis Jr.. Damien Mayo Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Kennard Davis Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was 48-23 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Kentucky as they grabbed 35 boards, while Southern Illinois only had 30
Next game, Eastern Kentucky takes its act on the road to face Louisiana Tech looking for another win. For Southern Illinois, they head on the road to face Florida Tech.