| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| SEMO | 47 | 31 | 78 |
Smart scores 14 as SE Missouri State tops E. Illinois 78-64
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- — Aquan Smart scored 14 points as Southeast Missouri State beat Eastern Illinois 78-64 on Thursday night.
Smart added six rebounds for the Redhawks (14-14, 9-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Dylan Branson added 12 points while going 4 of 8 (4 for 6 from distance), and he also had five rebounds. Phillip Russell shot 3 for 6 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points, while adding seven assists.
Nick Ellington led the way for the Panthers (9-19, 5-10) with 17 points and eight rebounds. Kinyon Hodges added 12 points, five assists and two steals for Eastern Illinois.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Coy Gammon
- Dillon Brasher
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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