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Cayman Islands Classic - East Tennessee State Downs Sam Houston State 77-63 - Match Report

East Tennessee State grabbed a 77-63 win over Sam Houston State on Tuesday, behind a 23-point effort from Tray Boyd III at Freedom Hall Civic Center.

East Tennessee State got 17 points from Mladen Armus and another 11 points from Jeromy Rodriguez. Patrick Good contributed 4 assists, while Jeromy Rodriguez cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Sam Houston State got 16 points from Kai Mitchell in a losing cause and another 11 points from Josh Delaney. Cam Delaney contributed 5 assists for them, while Kai Mitchell had 8 rebounds.

East Tennessee State trailed at halftime, 42-30.

East Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-28.

East Tennessee State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Dakota State. Sam Houston State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Central Michigan.