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
2022-23 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 8-2 | - | 12-11 |
| Alcorn State | 8-2 | - | 11-11 |
| Grambling | 7-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 6-4 | 2 | 10-13 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-5 | 3 | 9-14 |
| Alabama A&M | 5-5 | 3 | 9-14 |
| Jackson State | 5-5 | 3 | 6-17 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-6 | 4 | 8-15 |
| Alabama State | 4-6 | 4 | 6-17 |
| Texas Southern | 3-7 | 5 | 7-16 |
| Florida A&M | 3-7 | 5 | 5-16 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-8 | 6 | 3-21 |
2022-23 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 9-3 | - | 16-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 1 | 13-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 7-5 | 2 | 16-9 |
| UT Martin | 7-5 | 2 | 15-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 7-5 | 2 | 11-14 |
| Tennessee State | 6-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Southern Indiana | 6-6 | 3 | 13-12 |
| Lindenwood | 4-8 | 5 | 9-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 3-9 | 6 | 7-18 |
| Little Rock | 3-9 | 6 | 7-18 |
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