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Eastern Kentucky vs Morehead State Final: 78-71 - Recap
Eastern Kentucky earned a 78-71 victory over Morehead State on Thursday, getting 19 points from Jomaru Brown at Ellis T Johnson Arena.
Eastern Kentucky was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.0-point spread as an underdog.
Ty Taylor had 13 points for Eastern Kentucky and Tre King chipped in with 13 points. Jomaru Brown had 9 assists for them, while Lachlan Anderson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Morehead State got a 23-point performance from Tyzhaun Claude, who was supported by 16 points from Justin Thomas. Justin Thomas had 4 assists in a losing cause for Morehead State, while Geordan Walker grabbed 6 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Morehead State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-32.
Eastern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Austin Peay. Morehead State will aim to get back on the winning track at Murray State.