Morehead State Eagles @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
Wallace leads E. Illinois over Morehead St. 71-65
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Josiah Wallace had 25 points as Eastern Illinois got past Morehead State 71-65 on Saturday.
Mack Smith had 11 points for Eastern Illinois (12-12, 5-7 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Skipper-Brown added nine rebounds and three blocks. JaQualis Matlock had nine rebounds.
Tyzhaun Claude had 14 points for the Eagles (12-13, 6-6). Djimon Henson added 10 points. Ta'lon Cooper had eight rebounds.
Jordan Walker, whose 14 points per game heading into the matchup led the Eagles, shot only 9 percent for the game (1 of 11).
The Panthers leveled the season series against the Eagles with the win. Morehead State defeated Eastern Illinois 69-66 on Jan. 11. Eastern Illinois matches up against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at home on Thursday. Morehead State plays Eastern Kentucky at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Tom O'Neill
Referee:Jeff O'Malley
Referee:Patrick Rock
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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