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Miami-Ohio vs Eastern Illinois Final: 76-64 - Recap

Miami-Ohio earned a 76-64 victory over Eastern Illinois on Sunday, getting 18 points from Evan Ipsaro at John D. Millett Hall.

Miami-Ohio was a -9.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Darweshi Hunter had 16 points for Miami-Ohio and Bryce Bultman chipped in with 11 points. Bryce Bultman had 4 assists for them, while Jaquel Morris was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Eastern Illinois got 21 points from Nakyel Shelton in a losing cause and another 10 points from Sincere Malone. Corey Sawyer Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Kooper Jacobi had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Miami-Ohio were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Eastern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.

Miami-Ohio heads into a battle against St. Bonaventure. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eureka.