| 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
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
| UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
| Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |
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