Southeast Missouri State Redhawks @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
Shelton puts up 28 as Eastern Illinois ends OVC champ SE Missouri State's 10-game win streak 73-58
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Nakyel Shelton scored 28 points as Eastern Illinois beat Ohio Valley Conference champion Southeast Missouri State 73-58 to end the Redhawks' 10-game winning streak in a season finale on Saturday.
Shelton added three blocks for the Panthers (12-19, 8-12). Artese Stapleton scored 22 points and added five rebounds and six steals. Malik Olafioye finished 2 of 4 from the field to finish with seven points.
Rob Martin led the way for the Redhawks (20-11, 15-5) with 18 points and five assists. Braxton Stacker added 12 points for Southeast Missouri State. Tedrick Washington Jr. also had nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Tierney
- John Boylan
- Sean West
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |

