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Eastern Kentucky Downs Eastern Illinois 69-61 - Match Report
Tre King scored 22 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading Eastern Kentucky over Eastern Illinois, 69-61, on Wednesday at McBrayer Arena.
Eastern Kentucky was a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Eastern Kentucky got 9 points from Wendell Green Jr. and another 9 points from Cooper Robb. JacQuess Hobbs contributed 4 assists, while Tre King cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 12 points from George Dixon in a losing cause and another 9 points from Henry Abraham. Deang Deang contributed 5 assists for them, while George Dixon had 15 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Illinois as they grabbed 45 boards, while Eastern Kentucky only had 34
Eastern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Austin Peay. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee Tech.