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Illinois State vs Eastern Michigan Final: 87-81 - Recap
Kendall Lewis scored 22 points and added 3 assists for a double-double, leading Illinois State over Eastern Michigan, 87-81, on Wednesday at Redbird Arena.
Bettors who backed Illinois State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks.
Illinois State got 22 points from Kendall Lewis and another 13 points from Seneca Knight. Seneca Knight contributed 5 assists, while Kendall Lewis cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan got a 14-point performance from Tyson Acuff, who was supported by 13 points from Legend Geeter. Noah Farrakhan had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Colin Golson Jr. grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Illinois State had a 31-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Illinois State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Eastern Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Niagara.