| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORE | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| EIU | 40 | 31 | 71 |
Wallace leads E. Illinois over Morehead St. 71-65
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Josiah Wallace had 25 points as Eastern Illinois got past Morehead State 71-65 on Saturday.
Mack Smith had 11 points for Eastern Illinois (12-12, 5-7 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Skipper-Brown added nine rebounds and three blocks. JaQualis Matlock had nine rebounds.
Tyzhaun Claude had 14 points for the Eagles (12-13, 6-6). Djimon Henson added 10 points. Ta'lon Cooper had eight rebounds.
Jordan Walker, whose 14 points per game heading into the matchup led the Eagles, shot only 9 percent for the game (1 of 11).
The Panthers leveled the season series against the Eagles with the win. Morehead State defeated Eastern Illinois 69-66 on Jan. 11. Eastern Illinois matches up against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at home on Thursday. Morehead State plays Eastern Kentucky at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom O'Neill
- Jeff O'Malley
- Patrick Rock
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 8-1 | - | 13-7 |
| Little Rock | 6-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 6-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
| UT Martin | 5-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 9-12 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Lindenwood | 4-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Western Illinois | 2-7 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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