Tennessee State vs Eastern Illinois Final: 67-59 - Recap
Tennessee State vs Eastern Illinois Final: 67-59 - Recap
Eastern Illinois was scorched by Patrick Miller for 28 points as Tennessee State defeated them 67-59 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Tennessee State did not, however, defeat Eastern Illinois against the spread, which closed at 11 at most sportsbooks.
Tennessee State got 16 points from Kellen Thornton and another 14 points from Jordan Cyphers. DeShawn Dockery contributed 4 assists, while Kellen Thornton cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 18 points from Alex Austin in a losing cause and another 14 points from Taylor Jones. Austin Akers contributed 6 assists for them, while Josh Piper had 5 rebounds.
Tennessee State led at halftime, 32-19.
Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-24.
