Minix scores 23 as Morehead State takes down Lindenwood 67-49
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- — Riley Minix's 23 points helped Morehead State defeat Lindenwood 67-49 on Saturday night.
Minix added 14 rebounds for the Eagles (23-8, 14-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Drew Thelwell added 14 points while going 5 of 9 (4 for 4 from 3-point range), and 11 assists. Kalil Thomas had 11 points and shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Keenon Cole led the Lions (9-22, 3-15) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and two steals. Darius Beane added eight points for Lindenwood. Nathan Johnson Jr. also had eight points.
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Game Information
Ellis T. Johnson Arena
8:30 PM, 2 March 2024
Morehead, KY
Attendance: 2,777
- Referees:
- James Gibson
- Jason Deering
- Bryan Washer
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
| UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
| Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |
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