| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMO | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| EIU | 34 | 27 | 61 |
Dixon lifts E. Illinois over SE Missouri 61-59
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- George Dixon recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds to carry Eastern Illinois to a 61-59 win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday.
Mack Smith had 19 points and seven rebounds for Eastern Illinois (11-9, 4-4 Ohio Valley Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive win. Josiah Wallace added 11 points. JaQualis Matlock had eight rebounds and three of the Panthers' season-high 11 blocks.
Alex Caldwell scored a career-high 20 points for the Redhawks (4-17, 0-8), who have now lost eight games in a row. Skyler Hogan added eight rebounds.
Eastern Illinois takes on Murray State on the road on Thursday. Southeast Missouri faces Morehead State on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom O'Neill Jr.
- Brett Miles
- James Duke
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 |
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