Southeast Missouri State Redhawks @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SEMO | 39 | 55 | 94 |
EIU | 44 | 44 | 88 |
Reed carries SE Missouri past Eastern Illinois 94-88
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Eric Reed Jr. had a season-high 27 points as Southeast Missouri beat Eastern Illinois 94-88 on Thursday night.
Reed shot 7 for 9 on 3-pointers.
DQ Nicholas had 14 points for Southeast Missouri (10-15, 8-11 Ohio Valley Conference), which ended its four-game road losing streak. Nana Akenten added 11 points and Nate Johnson had 10.
Southeast Missouri totaled 55 points in the second half, a season high.
Mack Smith tied a season high with 22 points for the Panthers (9-17, 6-13). Jordan Skipper-Brown added 20 points and seven rebounds. Marvin Johnson had 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
The Redhawks improve to 2-0 against the Panthers on the season. Southeast Missouri defeated Eastern Illinois 75-44 on Jan. 30.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Mike O'Neill
Referee:Eric Lowe
Referee:Connor Mooney
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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