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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recap - Southern Indiana Wins 78-74
Jacob Polakovich scored 20 points and added 0 assists for a double-double, leading Southern Indiana over Eastern Illinois, 78-74, on Thursday at Screaming Eagles Arena.
Southern Indiana won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread.
Southern Indiana got 20 points from Jacob Polakovich and another 11 points from Isaiah Swope. Jeremiah Hernandez contributed 3 assists, while Jacob Polakovich cleaned the glass with 24 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 17-point performance from Cameron Haffner, who was supported by 14 points from Yaakema Rose Jr.. Caleb Donaldson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Kyle Thomas grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Indiana were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Southern Indiana had a 42-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern Indiana looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee-Martin. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southeast Missouri State.