SIU Edwardsville Cougars @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Taylor's 21 help SIU Edwardsville knock off Tennessee Tech 78-77
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- — Ray'Sean Taylor had 21 points in SIU Edwardsville's 78-77 victory against Tennessee Tech on Thursday night.
Taylor's free throw made it 78-75 lead with five seconds. The Cougars then forced to Jayvis Harvey to the free-throw line to end it.
Taylor added seven rebounds for the Cougars (16-12, 9-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Damarco Minor and Shamar Wright scored 15 points apiece.
Josiah Davis led the Golden Eagles (9-19, 4-11) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Harvey added 23 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Blake Harris
Referee:Aaron Denton
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 8-2 | - | 16-5 |
| Tennessee State | 8-3 | 0.5 | 14-7 |
| Morehead State | 8-3 | 0.5 | 12-10 |
| Lindenwood | 7-4 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 7-4 | 1.5 | 12-10 |
| Little Rock | 6-4 | 2 | 9-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 6-5 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-6 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-8 | 6 | 7-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-9 | 6.5 | 5-16 |
| Western Illinois | 0-11 | 8.5 | 4-18 |
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