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Recap - Arkansas-Little Rock Defeats Eastern Illinois 81-77
Arkansas-Little Rock got 20 points from D.J. Smith en route to a 81-77 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday at Jack Stephens Center.
Arkansas-Little Rock did not, however, defeat Eastern Illinois against the spread, which closed at -5.0 at most sportsbooks.
DeAntoni Gordon had 18 points for Arkansas-Little Rock and Isaiah Palermo chipped in with 17 points. CJ White had 9 assists for them, while DeAntoni Gordon was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Eastern Illinois got a 20-point performance from Nick Ellington, who was supported by 17 points from Cameron Haffner. Caleb Donaldson had 6 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Sincere Malone grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Arkansas-Little Rock were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Arkansas-Little Rock had a 41-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Arkansas-Little Rock looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Morehead State.