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Tennessee Tech Downs Eastern Illinois 75-67 - Match Report
Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 18 points leading Tennessee Tech to a 75-67 victory over Eastern Illinois at Hooper Eblen Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Tennessee Tech were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Daniel Egbuniwe had 16 points for Tennessee Tech and Kyle Layton chipped in with 14 points. Diante Wood had 6 assists for them, while Josiah Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Eastern Illinois got a 25-point performance from Kyndall Davis, who was supported by 16 points from Jordan Booker. Jordan Booker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Kyndall Davis grabbed 12 rebounds.
Tennessee Tech led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Tennessee Tech had a 33-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Tennessee Tech takes its act on the road to face Tennessee-Martin looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head home to face Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.