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Eastern Kentucky Downs Belmont 81-67 - Match Report
Wendell Green Jr. scored 22 points leading Eastern Kentucky to a 81-67 victory over Belmont at McBrayer Arena on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.0 at sportsbooks.
Curt Lewis had 15 points for Eastern Kentucky and Tre King chipped in with 14 points. Michael Moreno had 4 assists for them, while Tre King was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Belmont got a 14-point performance from Ben Sheppard, who was supported by 11 points from Tate Pierson. Grayson Murphy had 5 assists in a losing cause for Belmont, while Ben Sheppard grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Belmont as they grabbed 43 boards, while Eastern Kentucky only had 34
Eastern Kentucky heads into a battle against Tennessee State. Belmont, meanwhile, will have their next action against Morehead State.