ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Defeats Eastern Kentucky 83-75
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 20 points from Shamar Wright en route to a 83-75 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at Sam M. Vadalabene Center.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 14 points from Brandon Jackson and another 12 points from Anselm Uzuegbunem. Tyresse Williford contributed 5 assists, while Anselm Uzuegbunem cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky got a 21-point performance from Jomaru Brown, who was supported by 18 points from Michael Moreno. Jomaru Brown had 6 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Kentucky, while Michael Moreno grabbed 11 rebounds.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville trailed at halftime, 30-29.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-31.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville heads into a battle against Eastern Illinois. Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Morehead State.