ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Wrap - Eastern Kentucky Wins 78-72
Eastern Kentucky got 20 points from Jomaru Brown en route to a 78-72 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Saturday at McBrayer Arena.
Eastern Kentucky was a -4.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Lachlan Anderson had 14 points for Eastern Kentucky and Michael Moreno chipped in with 14 points. Russhard Cruickshank had 6 assists for them, while Lachlan Anderson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got a 20-point performance from Tyresse Williford, who was supported by 17 points from Zeke Moore. Tyresse Williford had 5 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, while Tyresse Williford grabbed 6 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky trailed at halftime, 42-41.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-30.
Eastern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Belmont. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee Tech.