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Morehead State Eagles vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recap - Morehead State Wins 78-77
A.J. Hicks scored 21 points leading Morehead State to a 78-77 victory over Eastern Kentucky at Paul S. McBrayer Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Morehead State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks.
De'Von Cooper had 12 points for Morehead State and Djimon Henson chipped in with 11 points. A.J. Hicks had 4 assists for them, while Malek Green was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Eastern Kentucky got a 31-point performance from Jomaru Brown, who was supported by 27 points from Nick Mayo. Dujuanta Weaver had 6 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Kentucky, while Nick Mayo grabbed 7 rebounds.
Morehead State had a 35-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.