Posted By: Simon Elfrink
February 24, 2021
Gage Johnson
gjohnson17@murraystate.edu
Eastern Illinois had Murray State’s number once again, this time beating them with physical play and sharpshooting en route to a 68-59 home loss for the Racers.
The basket seemed like there was a lid on it early for the Racers, as their recent hot shooting didn’t carry over into the first half against the Panthers.
EIU took an early 13-8 lead over Murray State thanks to seven points from senior guard Deang Deang.
The Racers’ deficit grew to 18-12 minutes later, as Murray State had gotten off to a 5-16 from the field and 2-9 from beyond the arc.
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