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Tennessee-Martin Falls 79-72 to Eastern Illinois - Recap

Jordan Booker scored 21 points leading Eastern Illinois to a 79-72 victory over Tennessee-Martin at Skyhawk Arena on Thursday.

Eastern Illinois was the ATS victor, as they covered the +9.5-point spread as an underdog.

Eastern Illinois got 20 points from Corey Sawyer Jr. and another 19 points from Kooper Jacobi. Kooper Jacobi contributed 4 assists, while Nakyel Shelton cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Tennessee-Martin got 26 points from Jordan Sears in a losing cause and another 16 points from KK Curry. Kenny White Jr. contributed 2 assists for them, while Jacob Crews had 9 rebounds.

Eastern Illinois was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Tennessee-Martin won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-33.

Eastern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas-Little Rock. Tennessee-Martin will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Illinois.