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Eastern Illinois Downs Tennessee Tech 68-59 - Match Report
Jordan Booker went off for 26 points and added 3 rebounds leading Eastern Illinois over Tennessee Tech, 68-59, on Thursday at Groniger Arena.
Eastern Illinois was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Eastern Illinois got 12 points from Nakyel Shelton and another 12 points from Kyndall Davis. Nakyel Shelton contributed 5 assists, while Rodolfo Bolis cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Tennessee Tech got a 13-point performance from Rodney Johnson Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Diante Wood. Diante Wood had 6 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee Tech, while Rodney Johnson Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Tennessee Tech as they grabbed 30 boards, while Eastern Illinois only had 27
Eastern Illinois heads into a battle against Tennessee State. Tennessee Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.