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Eastern Kentucky vs Tennessee State Final: 93-73 - Recap
The battle between Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee State didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Tennessee State was handed a 93-73 defeat on Saturday at Gentry Center.
Bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks.
Eastern Kentucky got 17 points from Wendell Green Jr. and another 15 points from Cheikh Faye. Wendell Green Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Curt Lewis cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Tennessee State got 16 points from Shakem Johnson in a losing cause and another 14 points from Mark Freeman. Mark Freeman contributed 9 assists for them, while Shakem Johnson had 10 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-32.
Eastern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee Tech. Tennessee State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee Tech.