| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUR | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| EIU | 33 | 41 | 74 |
Johnson lifts E. Illinois over Murray St. 74-68
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Marvin Johnson had 22 points as Eastern Illinois beat Murray State 74-68 on Thursday night.
Josiah Wallace had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Eastern Illinois (5-5, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory with a closing 18-4 run.
The Panthers forced a season-high 23 turnovers.
Chico Carter Jr. had 15 points for the Racers (4-6, 1-4), whose losing streak stretched to four games. KJ Williams added 13 points. Tevin Brown had 11 points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jon Campbell
- Greg Gerritsen
- Tariq Lucas
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Drake | 7-2 | 1 | 17-2 |
| Belmont | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 6-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 5-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Illinois State | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-6 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 3-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-6 | 5 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 3-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| Missouri State | 0-9 | 8 | 7-13 |
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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