| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| MORE | 36 | 33 | 69 |
Morehead State wins 69-57 over Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Morehead State Eagles: Game Highlights
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Morehead State Eagles: Game Highlights
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- — Riley Minix scored 26 points as Morehead State beat Eastern Illinois 69-57 on Saturday night.
Minix had 10 rebounds for the Eagles (20-5, 11-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Kalil Thomas added 14 points while finishing 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and he also had seven rebounds. Zach Iyeyemi had 12 points and was 3 of 4 shooting and 6 of 9 from the free throw line. It was the seventh win in a row for the Eagles.
Kyndall Davis finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds and four steals for the Panthers (11-14, 5-7). Corey Swayer Jr. added 13 points and two steals for Eastern Illinois.
Both teams play again on Thursday. Morehead State visits Little Rock and Eastern Illinois hosts Southeast Missouri State.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Chris McCurry
- Grant Tyler
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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