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Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Wrap - Tennessee-Martin Wins 76-59
Jordan Sears went off for 25 points and added 6 rebounds leading Tennessee-Martin over Eastern Illinois, 76-59, on Thursday at Groniger Arena.
Bettors who backed Tennessee-Martin were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +0.0 at sportsbooks.
Desmond Williams had 19 points for Tennessee-Martin and Jacob Crews chipped in with 12 points. Jordan Sears had 5 assists for them, while Jacob Crews was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Eastern Illinois got 28 points from Jordan Booker in a losing cause and another 10 points from Corey Sawyer Jr.. Kyndall Davis contributed 2 assists for them, while Rodolfo Bolis had 7 rebounds.
Tennessee-Martin was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tennessee-Martin had a 48-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tennessee-Martin 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 vs. Arkansas-Little Rock.