1 | 2 | T | |
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LIN | 35 | 30 | 65 |
SEMO | 39 | 45 | 84 |
SE Missouri St tops Lindenwood in OVC tourney opener
Josh Earley throws down big flush vs. Lindenwood Lions
Josh Earley throws down big flush vs. Lindenwood Lions
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Phillip Russell had 19 points in Southeast Missouri State's 84-65 win against Lindenwood on Wednesday night in a first-round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.
The No. 5-seed Redhawks advance to play in the quarterfinals against fourth-seed Tennessee State.
Russell also had five assists and five steals for the Redhawks (16-16). Josh Earley scored 14 points and added 12 rebounds. Evan Eursher shot 5 for 6, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.
Kevin Caldwell Jr. led the way for the Lions (11-21) with 19 points. Lindenwood also got 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks from Cam Burrell. Chris Childs also had 15 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin Mathis
- Shane Staggs
- Chris Fuller
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 |