| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 32 | 39 | 71 |
| WIU | 19 | 40 | 59 |
Eastern Illinois earns 71-59 win against Western Illinois
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: Game Highlights
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: Game Highlights
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Artese Stapleton scored 16 points as Eastern Illinois beat Western Illinois 71-59 on Thursday night.
Stapleton added six rebounds for the Panthers (7-15, 3-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Nakyel Shelton scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Kooper Jacobi had 14 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Trey Deveaux, Massal Diouf and Massal Diouf each scored 14 points for the Leathernecks (8-14, 2-9), who have lost seven straight.
Both teams play again on Saturday. Eastern Illinois visits Lindenwood and Western Illinois hosts SIU-Edwardsville.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Honacki
- Eric Lowe
- Jake Keller
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Little Rock | 7-4 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 7-4 | 1.5 | 12-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 6-5 | 2.5 | 11-11 |
| Tennessee State | 6-5 | 2.5 | 10-12 |
| Lindenwood | 5-6 | 3.5 | 10-12 |
| UT Martin | 5-6 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-7 | 4.5 | 9-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 3-8 | 5.5 | 7-15 |
| Western Illinois | 2-9 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
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