Russell scores 23 as SE Missouri St. takes down Lyon 83-46

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- — Phillip Russell scored 23 points as Southeast Missouri State beat Lyon 83-46 on Saturday night.

Russell also added five steals for the Redhawks (2-0). Josh Earley scored 11 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 1 for 4 from the line, and added 12 rebounds. Kobe Clark finished 4 of 7 from the field to finish with eight points.

Nikola Sasaroga finished with nine points for the Scots (0-1). Israel Palmer added eight points and two steals for Lyon. Juwaun Clifton also had eight points.

NEXT UP

Up next for Southeast Missouri State is a Wednesday matchup with Evansville on the road, while Lyon visits Arkansas State on Monday.

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