Morehead State Eagles @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MORE | 36 | 42 | 78 |
EIU | 23 | 29 | 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
Charleston, IL
Referee:Greg Gerritsen
Referee:Mike O'Neill
Referee:Chris Koopman
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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