Morehead State Eagles @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
Morehead State secures 69-63 victory over Eastern Illinois
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Kalil Thomas' 20 points helped Morehead State defeat Eastern Illinois 69-63 on Wednesday night.
Thomas also contributed five rebounds for the Eagles (20-10, 13-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Branden Maughmer scored 12 points, going 5 of 11 (2 for 4 from distance). Jake Wolfe was 4-of-10 shooting (3 for 5 from distance) to finish with 11 points.
Kinyon Hodges finished with 17 points for the Panthers (9-21, 5-12). Sincere Malone added 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Eastern Illinois. In addition, Kyle Carlesimo finished with 12 points and four assists.
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Both teams next play Saturday in their regular-season finales. Morehead State hosts UT Martin while Eastern Illinois hosts Tennessee Tech.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Chris Hudson
Referee:Eric Lowe
Referee:Cody Crum
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio 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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