Smith scores 24 to lead E. Illinois over Milwaukee 75-68
MILWAUKEE -- Mack Smith matched his season high with 24 points as Eastern Illinois beat Milwaukee 75-68 on Saturday night.
George Dixon had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Eastern Illinois (6-4). Marvin Johnson added seven rebounds. JaQualis Matlock had seven rebounds for the visiting team.
Darius Roy had 24 points for Milwaukee (5-6), which has now lost four games in a row. Josh Thomas added 13 points and eight rebounds. Te'Jon Lucas had 11 points.
Eastern Illinois takes on Western Illinois on the road on Monday. Milwaukee plays Wisconsin on the road next Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Olson
- JW Lewis
- Tariq Lucas
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Morehead State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| UT Martin | 3-2 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Little Rock | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Western Illinois | 2-3 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Lindenwood | 2-3 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-4 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-4 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Tennessee State | 1-4 | 3 | 5-11 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 6-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Cleveland State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Milwaukee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| Wright State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Robert Morris | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Oakland | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Green Bay | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-15 |
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