| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNTC | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| EIU | 43 | 41 | 84 |
Charles has 23, leads E. Illinois past Tennessee Tech 84-59
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Kashawn Charles hit 5 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points to lead Eastern Illinois to an 84-59 win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday.
Charles, who came off the bench and played 19 minutes, was 9 for 12 from the field, going 5 of 8 behind the arc.
Mack Smith added 13 points and Josiah Wallace 11 for Eastern Illinois (9-9, 2-4 Ohio Valley Conference), which led 43-29 at the half.
Jr. Clay scored a season-high 22 points for the Golden Eagles (4-15, 1-5) and Darius Allen added 12 points. Tennessee Tech committed 19 turnovers and the Panthers turned those into 28 points.
Eastern Illinois shot 53% (32 of 6) with 12 3-pointers while limited the Golden Eagles to 39%. Tennessee Tech was 10 of 24 from 3-point range and 9 of 25 inside the arc.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Gerritsen
- Scott Tierney
- Connor Mooney
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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