ncaab Game Recap
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans Wrap - Eastern Illinois Wins 56-54
Eastern Illinois grabbed a 56-54 win over Arkansas-Little Rock on Monday, behind a 15-point effort from Nakyel Shelton at Robert F. Hyland Arena.
Bettors who backed Eastern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +10.5 at sportsbooks.
Kooper Jacobi had 12 points for Eastern Illinois and Artese Stapleton chipped in with 10 points. Artese Stapleton had 5 assists for them, while Kooper Jacobi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Arkansas-Little Rock got a 14-point performance from Ante Beljan, who was supported by 11 points from Isaiah Lewis. Tuongthach Gatkek had 4 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas-Little Rock, while Tuongthach Gatkek grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Arkansas-Little Rock were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Eastern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-22.
Eastern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Illinois. Arkansas-Little Rock will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee State.