SIU Edwardsville Cougars @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SIUE | 33 | 30 | 9 | 72 |
EIU | 33 | 30 | 13 | 76 |
Fruster scores 23, Eastern Illinois defeats SIU-Edwardsville 76-72 in OT
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Zion Fruster had 23 points in Eastern Illinois' 76-72 overtime victory against SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday.
Fruster added six rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (3-8, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Meechie White added 21 points while going 6 of 6 from the floor, including 4 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line. Andre Washington shot 3 of 9 from the field and went 4 for 5 from the line to finish with 10 points. The Panthers snapped a five-game slide.
The Cougars (7-5, 0-1) were led in scoring by Ring Malith, who finished with 23 points. Harrison Alexander added 13 points and two steals for SIU-Edwardsville. Arnas Sakenis finished with 10 points and five blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Coy Gammon
- David Carter
- James Curran
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood | 2-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Tennessee State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Morehead State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
| Little Rock | 1-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
| UT Martin | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Western Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-8 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
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