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Eastern Illinois Falls 89-84 Against Jacksonville State - Game Recap
Jason Burnell scored 26 points and chipped in with 14 rebounds for Jacksonville State on Thursday, leading them to a 89-84 victory over Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena.
Bettors who backed Jacksonville State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.5.
De'Torrion Ware had 20 points for Jacksonville State and Detrick Mostella chipped in with 12 points. Maurice Dunlap had 4 assists for them, while Jason Burnell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Eastern Illinois got 24 points from Mack Smith in a losing cause and another 23 points from Josiah Wallace. Josiah Wallace contributed 3 assists for them, while Aboubacar Diallo had 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois had a 37-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Jacksonville State 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. Tennessee Tech.