Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
USI | 30 | 34 | 64 |
EIU | 19 | 41 | 60 |
Stephen Olowoniyi helps Southern Indiana fend off Eastern Illinois 64-60
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Stephen Olowoniyi had 13 points to help Southern Indiana hold on for a 64-60 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.
Olowoniyi added five rebounds for the Screaming Eagles (9-11, 4-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Sam Kodi added nine points while and five assists. Braxton Jones also scored nine.
The Panthers (5-15, 1-8) were led by Kooper Jacobi with 17 points, 12 rebounds and two steals. Zion Fruster added 15 points. Nakyel Shelton had 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. The Panthers have lost seven in a row.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Michael Ingram
Referee:Josh Pitto
Referee:Bob Franklin
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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