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Eastern Illinois Defeats Tennessee-Martin 82-70 - Recap

Tennessee-Martin was scorched by Kashawn Charles for 27 points as Eastern Illinois defeated them 82-70 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.5-point spread as an underdog.

Eastern Illinois got 15 points from Kejuan Clements and another 13 points from Rodolfo Rufino Bolis. Kejuan Clements contributed 10 assists, while Rodolfo Rufino Bolis cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Tennessee-Martin got a 21-point performance from KJ Simon, who was supported by 15 points from Bernie Andre. KJ Simon had 5 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee-Martin, while Bernie Andre grabbed 11 rebounds.

Eastern Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Tennessee-Martin as they grabbed 31 boards, while Eastern Illinois only had 29

Eastern Illinois heads into a battle against Austin Peay. Tennessee-Martin, meanwhile, will have their next action against Morehead State.