Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Wrap - Tennessee State Wins 66-62
Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Wrap - Tennessee State Wins 66-62
Tennessee State got a 22-point performance from Robert Covington, who added 11 rebounds as Tennessee State ran past Eastern Illinois 66-62 on Saturday at Gentry Complex.
Tennessee State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the 7.5-point spread.
Tennessee State got 11 points from Wil Peters and another 11 points from Kenny Moore. Wil Peters contributed 3 assists, while Robert Covington cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 19-point performance from Curry McKinney, who was supported by 14 points from James Hollowell. Jeremy Granger had 6 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Zavier Sanders grabbed 11 rebounds.
Tennessee State trailed at halftime, 35-32.

