13-4, 4-0 Conference
78
1 | 2 | T | |
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MORE | 36 | 42 | 78 |
EIU | 23 | 29 | 52 |
8-9, 2-2 Conference
52
Minix scores 27 as Morehead State defeats Eastern Illinois 78-52
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Riley Minix had 27 points in Morehead State's 78-52 victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Minix had seven rebounds for the Eagles (13-4, 4-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Lathon scored 20 points while going 8 of 18 (4 for 10 from 3-point range), and added 13 rebounds. Eddie Ricks III was 4 of 9 shooting (1 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points.
Tiger Booker finished with 20 points for the Panthers (8-9, 2-2). Kyndall Davis added 15 points for Eastern Illinois. Nakyel Shelton also had 10 points.
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Game Information
Groniger Arena
1:30 AM, 12 January 2024
Charleston, IL
Attendance: 1,105
- Referees:
- Greg Gerritsen
- Mike O'Neill
- Chris Koopman
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |