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Bethune-Cookman vs Eastern Illinois Final: 66-63 - Recap
Bethune-Cookman got 14 points from Wali Parks en route to a 66-63 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center.
Bethune-Cookman got 14 points from Houston Smith and another 12 points from Isaiah Bailey. Leon Redd contributed 4 assists, while Cletrell Pope cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 13-point performance from Mack Smith, who was supported by 11 points from Deang Deang. Josiah Wallace had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Mack Smith grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Bethune-Cookman were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Bethune-Cookman had a 34-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Bethune-Cookman heads into a battle against St. Francis-Illinois. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Incarnate Word.