13-4, 4-0 Conference
78
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORE | 36 | 42 | 78 |
| EIU | 23 | 29 | 52 |
8-9, 2-2 Conference
52
Minix scores 27 as Morehead State defeats Eastern Illinois 78-52
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Riley Minix had 27 points in Morehead State's 78-52 victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Minix had seven rebounds for the Eagles (13-4, 4-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Lathon scored 20 points while going 8 of 18 (4 for 10 from 3-point range), and added 13 rebounds. Eddie Ricks III was 4 of 9 shooting (1 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points.
Tiger Booker finished with 20 points for the Panthers (8-9, 2-2). Kyndall Davis added 15 points for Eastern Illinois. Nakyel Shelton also had 10 points.
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Game Information
Groniger Arena
1:30 AM, 12 January 2024
Charleston, IL
Attendance: 1,105
- Referees:
- Greg Gerritsen
- Mike O'Neill
- Chris Koopman
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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