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Recap - Tennessee State Defeats Eastern Illinois 84-79
Tennessee State got 18 points from Michael Littlejohn as they ran past Eastern Illinois 84-79 on Thursday at Gentry Center.
Bettors who backed Tennessee State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Wesley Harris had 17 points for Tennessee State and Carlos Marshall Jr. chipped in with 14 points. Mark Freeman had 4 assists for them, while Wesley Harris was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Eastern Illinois got 32 points from Josiah Wallace in a losing cause and another 16 points from Marvin Johnson. JaQualis Matlock contributed 3 assists for them, while George Dixon had 10 rebounds.
Tennessee State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Tennessee State as they grabbed 34 boards, while Eastern Illinois only had 30
Tennessee State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Belmont.