Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee State Tigers
Brandon Weston scores 20 to lead Tennessee State over Eastern Illinois 84-65
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Brandon Weston scored 20 points as Tennessee State beat Eastern Illinois 84-65 on Saturday night.
Weston shot 3 for 5 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Tigers (7-12, 3-5 Ohio Valley Conference). Carlous Williams scored 15 and Antoine Lorick III added 11 points and eight rebounds.
Zion Fruster led the Panthers (5-13, 1-6) with 18 points. Kooper Jacobi added 14 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Artese Stapleton had 14 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Jabir Walker
Referee:Phil Cudd
Referee:Bryan Washer
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-5 | - | 18-12 |
| Tennessee State | 13-5 | 0.5 | 19-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 13-5 | 0.5 | 18-11 |
| UT Martin | 12-6 | 1.5 | 20-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-8 | 3.5 | 17-12 |
| Lindenwood | 10-8 | 3.5 | 16-13 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-10 | 5.5 | 13-16 |
| Little Rock | 8-10 | 5.5 | 11-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 7-11 | 6.5 | 11-18 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-15 | 10 | 7-22 |
| Western Illinois | 1-17 | 12.5 | 5-24 |
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