Knox scores 18, Alabama State beats Eastern Illinois
ATHENS, Ohio -- — Amarr Knox's 18 points helped Alabama State defeat Eastern Illinois 67-58 on Saturday.
Knox shot 7 for 14, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Hornets (1-6). Alex Anderson scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Isaiah Range recorded nine points and shot 3 for 13, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc. The Hornets ended a six-game skid with the victory.
The Panthers (1-6) were led by Kinyon Hodges, who recorded 12 points and six rebounds. Caleb Donaldson added 12 points for Eastern Illinois. In addition, Nick Ellington had eight points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jon Campbell
- Keith Lewis
- Nick Terry
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-10 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Morehead State | 1-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 1-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Tennessee State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UT Martin | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
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