Eureka Struggles Against Webster in Road Loss

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Eureka men's basketball team fell to Webster 93-59 on Saturday afternoon after a decisive scoring run late in the first half gave the Gorloks control of the game.

Eureka briefly held a 10-9 lead early in the game after a layup from Emaryon Byrd (Peoria, Ill./Manual), but Webster responded and built a 27-20 advantage. A crucial 20-0 run to close out the half widened the gap, leaving the Red Devils trailing 47-20 at the break.

In the second half, Eureka looked to generate momentum, but Webster maintained control. Byrd fought inside, securing offensive rebounds and finishing at the rim, while Raymond Bandzoumouna (Lisle, Ill./Lisle) knocked down a late 3-pointer. Despite a stronger offensive effort after halftime, the Red Devils were unable to close the gap.

GAME NOTES

• Despite the loss, Eureka remains in 7th place in the SLIAC, holding onto the final conference tournament spot.
• Emaryon Byrd led the Red Devils with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting, adding seven rebounds and a steal.
• Raymond Bandzoumouna Jr. posted nine points on 3-of-4 shooting, including a 3-pointer, while grabbing six rebounds.
• Peewee Brown (Peoria, Ill./Manual) contributed six points, four assists, four rebounds, and a steal.
• Jaxson Provost (Kankakee, Ill./Bishop McNamara) recorded five points, three assists, and two rebounds.
• Jonah Lauff (Pana, Ill./Pana) added seven points, going 2-of-3 from the field, including a 3-pointer, and hitting both of his free throws.

UP NEXT

Eureka returns home to face Lyon on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m.