| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 38 | 29 | 67 |
| TNTC | 38 | 37 | 75 |
Johnson scores 18 in Tennessee Tech's 75-67 victory against Eastern Illinois
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- — Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 18 points as Tennessee Tech beat Eastern Illinois 75-67 on Saturday night.
Johnson was 7 of 10 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Golden Eagles (10-19, 5-11 Ohio Valley Conference). Daniel Egbuniwe scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds. Kyle Layton was 5 of 8 shooting (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
Kyndall Davis finished with 25 points, 12 rebounds and five steals for the Panthers (13-16, 7-9). Tiger Booker added 16 points, five assists and two steals for Eastern Illinois. In addition, Corey Sawyer Jr. finished with 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin Driver
- Grant Tyler
- Bryan Washer
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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