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Central Arkansas Bears vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Recap - Central Arkansas Wins 73-70

Central Arkansas got 22 points from Tucker Anderson en route to a 73-70 victory over Eastern Illinois on Sunday at Groniger Arena.

Central Arkansas got 14 points from Daniel Sofield and another 13 points from Johannes Kirsipuu. Tucker Anderson contributed 5 assists, while Ubongabasi Etim cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.

Eastern Illinois got a 22-point performance from Nakyel Shelton, who was supported by 12 points from Corey Sawyer Jr.. Kooper Jacobi had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Jermaine Hamlin grabbed 10 rebounds.

The rebound battle favored Eastern Illinois as they grabbed 33 boards, while Central Arkansas only had 31

Next game, Central Arkansas takes its act home to face Western Illinois looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head home to face Blackburn.