Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee State Tigers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 35 | 38 | 73 |
TNST | 35 | 43 | 78 |
Bellinger puts up 18 in Tennessee State's 78-73 win over Eastern Illinois
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — EJ Bellinger had 18 points in Tennessee State's 78-73 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Bellinger added six rebounds for the Tigers (16-12, 9-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Jaylen Jones added 16 points while going 6 of 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range), and he also had five assists. Jason Jitoboh shot 3 of 7 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds and four blocks.
Kyndall Davis led the way for the Panthers (13-15, 7-8) with 16 points and two blocks. Corey Swayer Jr. added 14 points for Eastern Illinois. Nakyel Shelton also had 12 points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Jeb Hartness
Referee:Mick Fieldbinder
Referee:Alex Manuel
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 7-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Tennessee State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 13-7 |
| Morehead State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 11-10 |
| Little Rock | 6-3 | 1 | 9-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 6-4 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Lindenwood | 6-4 | 1.5 | 12-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 6-4 | 1.5 | 11-10 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-5 | 2.5 | 9-12 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-8 | 5.5 | 7-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-8 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
| Western Illinois | 0-10 | 7.5 | 4-17 |
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