SIU Edwardsville Cougars @ Morehead State Eagles
Minix scores 30 as Morehead State downs SIU Edwardsville 79-68
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 9, 2024, 05:28 am
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- — Riley Minix scored 30 points to lead Morehead State past SIU Edwardsville 79-68 on Thursday night.
Minix also had 13 rebounds for the Eagles (19-5, 10-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Drew Thelwell made four 3-pointers and scored 17 with seven assists. Kalil Thomas added 15 points.
Ray'Sean Taylor finished with 22 points and three steals for the Cougars (13-11, 6-5). Damarco Minor added 18 points, 13 rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
Morehead, KY
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Aaron Denton
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 12-5 | - | 20-8 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 12-5 | - | 17-11 |
| Tennessee State | 11-5 | 0.5 | 17-9 |
| Morehead State | 11-5 | 0.5 | 15-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-6 | 1.5 | 17-10 |
| Lindenwood | 10-6 | 1.5 | 16-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 7-9 | 4.5 | 11-16 |
| Little Rock | 7-9 | 4.5 | 10-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 6-10 | 5.5 | 11-16 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-14 | 9.5 | 5-21 |
| Western Illinois | 1-15 | 10.5 | 5-22 |
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