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Recap - Morehead State Defeats Eastern Illinois 69-57
Eastern Illinois was victimized for 26 points and 10 rebounds by Riley Minix as Morehead State defeated them 69-57 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Morehead State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -16.0-point spread.
Kalil Thomas had 14 points for Morehead State and Zach Iyeyemi chipped in with 12 points. Drew Thelwell had 6 assists for them, while Riley Minix was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Eastern Illinois got a 19-point performance from Kyndall Davis, who was supported by 13 points from Corey Sawyer Jr.. Jordan Booker had 3 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Kyndall Davis grabbed 10 rebounds.
Morehead State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Morehead State as they grabbed 36 boards, while Eastern Illinois only had 24
Morehead State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas-Little Rock. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southeast Missouri State.