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Eastern Kentucky Defeats Central Arkansas 77-75 - Recap

Eastern Kentucky grabbed a 77-75 win over Central Arkansas on Thursday, behind a 22-point effort from Devontae Blanton at Farris Center.

Leland Walker had 14 points for Eastern Kentucky and Michael Moreno chipped in with 12 points. Tayshawn Comer had 3 assists for them, while Isaiah Cozart was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Central Arkansas got 25 points from Camren Hunter in a losing cause and another 16 points from VJ Reeves. Camren Hunter contributed 6 assists for them, while Eddy Kayouloud had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was 49-33 at the break.

Eastern Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-29.

Next game, Eastern Kentucky takes its act home to face Liberty looking for another win. For Central Arkansas, they head on the road to face Austin Peay.