21-8, 12-4 conf
78
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORE | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| WIU | 24 | 33 | 57 |
17-11, 10-5 conf
57
Minix scores 30 points and grabs 15 rebounds to help Morehead State knock off Western Illinois 78-57
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Riley Minix scored 30 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Morehead State past Western Illinois 78-57 on Thursday night.
Jordan Lathon added 25 points, going 9 of 21 from the floor, including 3 for 10 from 3-point range, for the Eagles (21-8, 12-4 Ohio Valley Conference).
Ryan Myers led the Leathernecks (17-11, 10-5) in scoring, finishing with 15 points. Jesiah West added 12 points for Western Illinois. Drew Cisse also had eight points, 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
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Game Information
LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall
1:30 AM, 23 February 2024
Macomb, IL
Attendance: 1,006
- Referees:
- Steve Honacki
- Chance Wallesen
- Mike O'Neill
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
| UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
| Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |
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