The Eastern Illinois Panthers and Miami Redhawks face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at Millett Hall.
Eastern Illinois Defense Locked Down
Eastern Illinois comes into this game with a 2-2 record overall but one of those wins came on Saturday. The offense scored only 48 points, but the defense locked down and that was the difference on the way to the victory. Kooper Jacobi was the top player putting up 11 points and six rebounds. Eastern Illinois on the season is averaging 63.4 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. Jacobi has been the best player and is averaging 10.5 points while shooting 40.5 percent from the field.
Miami Coming off Win
The Miami Redhawks come into this game with a 1-2 record but they were able to win their game on Friday. Miami of Ohio scored 76 points, but the defense was more impressive giving up only 48 points. Bryce Bultman was the top player for the Redhawks putting up 21 points, six rebounds, and one assist. The Redhawks on the season are averaging 68.3 points while their defense is giving up 65 points per game. The offense is ranked 286th and in this game it’s probably going to come down to how well the offense does.
Shane’s Free Pick
This game is going to be lower scoring. Eastern Illinois struggled to score on Saturday and it’s going to be no different in this game. Miami’s last game against Coppin State they only gave up 48 points and they are going to lockdown here. Both of these offenses are going to really struggle here, and that will be the difference as this game is going to end up being lower scoring. Back the under.
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
