Charles scores 27 to lead E. Illinois over UT Martin 82-70
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Kashawn Charles had a career-high 27 points as Eastern Illinois defeated UT Martin 82-70 on Saturday.
Kejuan Clements had 15 points and 10 assists for Eastern Illinois (5-20, 3-9 Ohio Valley Conference). Rodolfo Rufino Bolis added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Dan Luers had 12 points.
KJ Simon had 21 points for the Skyhawks (8-18, 4-10). Bernie Andre added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Koby Jeffries had 11 points.
The Panthers improve to 2-0 against the Skyhawks on the season. Eastern Illinois defeated UT Martin 58-53 on Jan. 27.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Boylan
- Eric Lowe
- Kenneth Moreland
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |