Morehead State Eagles @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MORE | 37 | 36 | 73 |
EIU | 26 | 40 | 66 |
Marshall scores 24 as Morehead State defeats Eastern Illinois 73-66
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — George Marshall had 24 points in Morehead State's 73-66 win against Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Marshall shot 9 for 15 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (13-7, 8-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. added 14 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 7 from the line while he also had eight rebounds. Jerone Morton had 13 points and shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc.
The Panthers (5-14, 1-7) were led by Nakyel Shelton, who posted 38 points. Corey Swayer Jr. added 13 points. The loss was the Panthers' sixth straight.
Both teams play Saturday. Morehead State visits SIU-Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois plays Southern Indiana at home.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Greg Gerritsen
Referee:Scott Tierney
Referee:Chris Duprey
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 4-1 | - | 12-4 |
| Tennessee State | 4-1 | - | 10-5 |
| Lindenwood | 4-1 | - | 10-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-2 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Little Rock | 3-2 | 1 | 6-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-3 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-4 | 3 | 6-10 |
| Western Illinois | 0-5 | 4 | 4-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-5 | 4 | 3-12 |
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