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Southeast Missouri State Defeats Austin Peay 98-79 - Recap
Eric Reed Jr. went off for 34 points and added 8 rebounds leading Southeast Missouri State to a 98-79 win over Austin Peay on Saturday at Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State was a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Southeast Missouri State got 20 points from Phillip Russell and another 14 points from DQ Nicholas. Dylan Branson contributed 6 assists, while Eric Reed Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Austin Peay got 18 points from Caleb Stone-Carrawell in a losing cause and another 11 points from Tariq Silver. Carlos Paez contributed 4 assists for them, while Elijah Hutchins-Everett had 9 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Austin Peay had a 31-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southeast Missouri State heads into a battle against Belmont. Austin Peay, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.