| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 22 | 47 | 13 | 82 |
| SIUE | 37 | 32 | 19 | 88 |
SIU-Edwardsville holds off EKU 88-82 in double OT
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Tyresse Williford tossed in 27 points, Brandon Jackson scored 25 and Christian Ellis made his only basket count as SIU-Edwardsville outlasted Eastern Kentucky 88-82 in double overtime on Saturday night.
Nick Mayo hit two free throws to pull Eastern Kentucky within 82-80 with 3:08 remaining in the final period. But on the ensuing possession Mayo fouled out. Williford hit 1 of 2 foul shots and the Cougars (8-14, 4-6 Ohio Valley Conference) had a three-point lead. Jomaru Brown followed with a layup to get the Colonels (10-13, 3-7) within a point, but Ellis, after missing his first six shots, scored in the paint for a two-possession lead with 32 seconds left. David McFarland added two free throws with 17 seconds remaining and SIUE prevailed.
McFarland finished with 17 points, while Anselm Uzuegbunem grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds.
McFarland's 3-pointer with eight seconds left in regulation sent the game to overtime tied at 69. Tre King missed a dunk for EKU and McFarland grabbed the rebound, was fouled and sank two free throws with 30 seconds left to send game to a second OT tied at 78.
Mayo, who came in averaging 23 points per game, scored 24 after halftime and finished with 33 for the Colonels.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Fitzgerald
- Andy Ezzelle
- Boyd Copeland
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
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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