Ipsaro's 18 lead Miami (OH) past Eastern Illinois 76-64 to win Miami Classic

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Evan Ipsaro's 18 points helped Miami (OH) defeat Eastern Illinois 76-64 to win the Miami Classic tournament on Sunday.

The Redhawks knocked off Coppin State, 76-48 Friday in the tourney opener.

Ipsaro was 3 of 4 shooting and 11 of 11 from the free throw line for the RedHawks (2-2). Darweshi Hunter scored 16 points and added six rebounds and three steals. Bryce Bultman had 11 points and was 2 of 10 shooting, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line.

Nakyel Shelton finished with 21 points and two steals for the Panthers (2-4). Eastern Illinois also got 10 points and seven rebounds from Sincere Malone. Kyndall Davis also had 10 points and three steals.

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These two teams both play Saturday. Miami (OH) visits Saint Bonaventure and Eastern Illinois hosts Eureka.

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