| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 31 | 50 | 81 |
| USI | 27 | 44 | 71 |
Booker scores 29, Eastern Illinois takes down Southern Indiana 81-71
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Tiger Booker had 29 points in Eastern Illinois' 81-71 win over Southern Indiana on Thursday night.
Booker had five assists for the Panthers (11-13, 5-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Kyndall Davis added 20 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 8 for 11 from the line, and he also had 12 rebounds. Sincere Malone shot 4 of 6 from the field to finish with 10 points, while adding seven rebounds.
Jack Campion led the way for the Screaming Eagles (6-18, 3-8) with 20 points and two steals. AJ Smith added 17 points and 11 rebounds for Southern Indiana. Jack Mielke also had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeb Hartness
- Chris Hudson
- Wesley Harper
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Morehead State | 1-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 1-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Tennessee State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UT Martin | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
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