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Eastern Washington Downs Southern Utah 81-78 - Match Report
Mason Peatling scored 30 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Eastern Washington over Southern Utah, 81-78, on Saturday at Reese Court.
Eastern Washington did not, however, defeat Southern Utah against the spread, which closed at -3.5 at most sportsbooks.
Kim Aiken Jr. had 11 points for Eastern Washington and Jacob Davison chipped in with 11 points. Casson Rouse had 5 assists for them, while Mason Peatling was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Southern Utah got a 22-point performance from Dwayne Morgan, who was supported by 14 points from John Knight III. Jakolby Long had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Utah, while Dwayne Morgan grabbed 8 rebounds.
Eastern Washington trailed at halftime, 40-39.
Southern Utah won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-33.
Eastern Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northern Colorado. Southern Utah will aim to get back on the winning track at Idaho.