| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| MORE | 21 | 31 | 52 |
Goodwin leads Eastern Illinois to first OVC win, 61-52
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Montell Goodwin made four 3-pointers and scored 20 points with five assists as Eastern Illinois defeated Morehead State for its first win in Ohio Valley Conference play Thursday night.
Goodwin was 6 of 17 shooting, 4 of 9 from distance, mirroring the overall percentages in a game where both teams struggled. Eastern Illinois made 21 of 58 (36 percent) and Morehead State 18 of 47 (38 percent).
Jajuan Starks added 15 points for Eastern Illinois (5-9, 1-2). Muusa Dama scored on a pair of late drives that ended a scoreless streak of nearly five minutes and blunted a Morehead State comeback. He finished with 10 points.
Lamontray Harris led the Eagles (4-10, 0-3) with 17 points, nine rebounds.
The Panthers missed their first shot, fell behind 2-0 and then put together a run by Starks, who scored six, and Montell Goodwin with a 3-pointer and the Panthers led from there. A string of three turnovers and a miss in the last four minutes opened the door for Morehead State.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Jimmy Dale Dyehouse
- Tommy Short
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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