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Southeast Missouri State vs Arkansas-Little Rock Final: 74-68 - Recap
Southeast Missouri State earned a 74-68 victory over Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday, getting 19 points from Dylan Branson at Jack Stephens Center.
Bettors who backed Southeast Missouri State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Phillip Russell had 16 points for Southeast Missouri State and Chris Harris chipped in with 16 points. Phillip Russell had 5 assists for them, while Nate Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Arkansas-Little Rock got a 14-point performance from D.J. Smith, who was supported by 13 points from Isaiah Palermo. CJ White had 5 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas-Little Rock, while Myron Gardner grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southeast Missouri State were victorious, as the score was 36-34 at the break.
Southeast Missouri State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-33.
Next game, Southeast Missouri State takes its act home to face Lindenwood looking for another win. For Arkansas-Little Rock, they head on the road to face Southern Indiana.