| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNTC | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| EIU | 31 | 37 | 68 |
Booker scores 26, Eastern Illinois beats Tennessee Tech 68-59
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Tiger Booker had 26 points in Eastern Illinois' 68-59 victory over Tennessee Tech on Thursday night.
Booker added three steals for the Panthers (10-10, 4-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Kyndall Davis scored 12 points, going 5 of 15 (1 for 6 from 3-point range). Nakyel Shelton shot 5 for 10, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Rodney Johnson Jr. finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (7-13, 2-5). Diante Wood added 12 points, six rebounds and six assists for Tennessee Tech. In addition, Jayvis Harvey had 11 points and two blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Cody Crum
- Sean West
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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