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Southeast Missouri State Downs Eastern Illinois 78-64 - Match Report
Southeast Missouri State grabbed a 78-64 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday, behind a 14-point effort from Aquan Smart at Show Me Center.
Bettors who backed Southeast Missouri State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks.
Southeast Missouri State got 12 points from Dylan Branson and another 11 points from Phillip Russell. Phillip Russell contributed 7 assists, while Aquan Smart cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 17 points from Nick Ellington in a losing cause and another 12 points from Kinyon Hodges. Kinyon Hodges contributed 5 assists for them, while Nick Ellington had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southeast Missouri State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Illinois as they grabbed 35 boards, while Southeast Missouri State only had 32
Next game, Southeast Missouri State takes its act home to face Southern Indiana looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head on the road to face Arkansas-Little Rock.