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Recap - Eastern Michigan Defeats Illinois State 103-98
Monty Scott went off for 28 points and added 2 rebounds leading Eastern Michigan over Illinois State, 103-98, on Friday at Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Bryce McBride had 23 points for Eastern Michigan and Noah Farrakhan chipped in with 17 points. Noah Farrakhan had 4 assists for them, while Bryce McBride was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Illinois State got 32 points from Antonio Reeves in a losing cause and another 29 points from Sy Chatman. Howard Fleming Jr. contributed 2 assists for them, while Sy Chatman had 13 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Michigan heads into a battle against Northern Kentucky. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Murray State.