Southeast Missouri State Redhawks @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
Shelton puts up 28 as Eastern Illinois ends OVC champ SE Missouri State's 10-game win streak 73-58
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Nakyel Shelton scored 28 points as Eastern Illinois beat Ohio Valley Conference champion Southeast Missouri State 73-58 to end the Redhawks' 10-game winning streak in a season finale on Saturday.
Shelton added three blocks for the Panthers (12-19, 8-12). Artese Stapleton scored 22 points and added five rebounds and six steals. Malik Olafioye finished 2 of 4 from the field to finish with seven points.
Rob Martin led the way for the Redhawks (20-11, 15-5) with 18 points and five assists. Braxton Stacker added 12 points for Southeast Missouri State. Tedrick Washington Jr. also had nine points.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Scott Tierney
Referee:John Boylan
Referee:Sean West
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 21-9 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 19-12 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 19-12 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 21-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-12 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-19 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 12-19 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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