ncaab Game Recap
Eastern Michigan Falls 81-70 Against Penn State - Game Recap
Eastern Michigan was victimized for 27 points and 12 rebounds by Brandon Taylor as Penn State defeated them 81-70 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Penn State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Payton Banks had 17 points for Penn State and Shep Garner chipped in with 16 points. Shep Garner had 6 assists for them, while Brandon Taylor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Eastern Michigan got 18 points from James Thompson IV in a losing cause and another 15 points from Willie Mangum IV. Tim Bond contributed 5 assists for them, while James Thompson IV had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Penn State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Penn State as they grabbed 45 boards, while Eastern Michigan only had 29
Penn State heads into a battle against George Washington. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rochester College.