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Eastern Illinois Defeats Murray State 63-60 - Recap
Eastern Illinois got 20 points from Josiah Wallace as they ran past Murray State 63-60 on Thursday at Lantz Arena.
Eastern Illinois was a +4.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Eastern Illinois got 16 points from George Dixon and another 13 points from Kashawn Charles. Mack Smith contributed 3 assists, while JaQualis Matlock cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Murray State got 13 points from Tevin Brown in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jaiveon Eaves. Tevin Brown contributed 4 assists for them, while Anthony Smith had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Murray State were victorious, as the score was 32-18 at the break.
Eastern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Austin Peay. Murray State will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.