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Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Wrap - Southeast Missouri State Wins 79-68
Southeast Missouri State got 19 points from Phillip Russell as they ran past Eastern Illinois 79-68 on Saturday at Lantz Arena.
Southeast Missouri State was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Southeast Missouri State got 11 points from Adam Larson and another 11 points from Israel Barnes. Phillip Russell contributed 6 assists, while Josh Earley cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 15-point performance from Yaakema Rose Jr., who was supported by 13 points from Nick Ellington. Yaakema Rose Jr. had 8 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Nick Ellington grabbed 7 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-28.
Southeast Missouri State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas-Little Rock. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Lindenwood.