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Southeast Missouri State Defeats Morehead State 91-86 - Recap
Phillip Russell went off for 37 points and added 1 rebounds leading Southeast Missouri State to a 91-86 win over Morehead State on Saturday at Ellis T Johnson Arena.
Southeast Missouri State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs.
Southeast Missouri State got 23 points from Chris Harris and another 10 points from Nate Johnson. Phillip Russell contributed 6 assists, while Israel Barnes cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Morehead State got 26 points from Mark Freeman in a losing cause and another 16 points from Drew Thelwell. Drew Thelwell contributed 6 assists for them, while Alex Gross had 11 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Morehead State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-21.
Southeast Missouri State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee-Martin. Morehead State will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.