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Associated Press
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Eastern Illinois Panthers square off against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in OVC Tournament
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois plays in the OVC Tournament against Western Illinois. The Panthers' record in OVC games is 15-5, and their record is 3-6 in non-conference play. Eastern Illinois scores 62.2 points and has outscored opponents by 1.8 points per game. The Leathernecks are 9-12 in OVC play. Western Illinois ranks third in the OVC shooting 32.3% from 3-point range. Eastern Illinois scores 62.2 points per game, 5.0 fewer points than the 67.2 Western Illinois allows. Western Illinois has shot at a 42.7% rate from the field this season, 4.0 percentage points greater than the 38.7% shooting opponents of Eastern Illinois have averaged. The teams did not play each other during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Macy McGlone is averaging 17.7 points, 11.6 rebounds and two blocks for the Panthers. Alex Rouse is averaging 8.6 points over the last 10 games. Allie Meadows averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Leathernecks, scoring 7.6 points while shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc. Raegan McCowan is shooting 42.6% and averaging 22.4 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 5-5, averaging 60.8 points, 33.8 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 40.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 58.0 points per game. Leathernecks: 4-6, averaging 69.6 points, 32.7 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 5.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.3 points. ___


Associated Press
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Shelton puts up 28 as Eastern Illinois ends OVC champ SE Missouri State's 10-game win streak 73-58
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — 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.


USA Today
27-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Little Rock Trojans: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Little Rock Trojans: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 27 The Eastern Illinois Panthers (10-19, 6-12 OVC) aim to snap a seven-game home losing skid when hosting the Little Rock Trojans (18-11, 12-6 OVC) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET. In its previous game, Little Rock won at home over Western Illinois, 75-61. Its top performers were Jordan Jefferson (25 PTS, 2 STL, 62.5 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT) and Tuongthach Gatkek (15 PTS, 12 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 50 FG%). Eastern Illinois beat Morehead State 67-62 on the road last time out, and were led by Nakyel Shelton (25 PTS, 2 STL, 72.73 FG%, 2-2 from 3PT) and Obadiah Curtis (14 PTS, 54.55 FG%). Ahead of this college hoops showdown, here's everything you need to get ready for Thursday's action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Eastern Illinois vs. Little Rock: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Thursday, February 27, 2025 Game time: 8:30 PM ET 8:30 PM ET Location: Charleston, Illinois Charleston, Illinois Arena: Lantz Arena Lantz Arena TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Trojans vs. Panthers odds and spread Spread Favorite: Trojans (-5.5) Trojans (-5.5) Moneyline: Little Rock (-235), Eastern Illinois (+191) Little Rock (-235), Eastern Illinois (+191) Total: 128.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 9:34 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!


USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Little Rock at Eastern Illinois odds, tips and betting trends
The Eastern Illinois Panthers (10-19, 6-12 OVC) aim to stop a seven-game home losing streak when they host the Little Rock Trojans (18-11, 12-6 OVC) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET. In this article, we investigate the Eastern Illinois vs. Little Rock odds and lines around this matchup. The Panthers and the Trojans play with no line currently set for the matchup. Eastern Illinois' record against the spread this season is 11-16-0, and Little Rock's is 15-12-0. A total of 12 out of the Panthers' games this season have gone over the point total, and eight of the Trojans' games have gone over. Eastern Illinois is 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 games, while Little Rock has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall. Before watching this matchup, here's what you need to know about Thursday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Eastern Illinois vs. Little Rock prediction Little Rock 71, Eastern Illinois 64 Against the spread Eastern Illinois has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 16 times. Little Rock has compiled a 15-12-0 record against the spread this season. The Panthers put up 66.1 points per game, only 0.1 fewer points than the 66.2 the Trojans allow. When Eastern Illinois puts up more than 66.2 points, it is 6-5 against the spread and 8-5 overall. When Little Rock gives up fewer than 66.1 points, it is 12-4 against the spread and 15-3 overall. The Trojans score the same points per game as the Panthers give up (69.7). Little Rock has put together an 11-4 ATS record and a 14-3 overall record in games it scores more than 69.7 points. Eastern Illinois' record is 7-7 against the spread and 8-8 overall when it allows fewer than 69.7 points. Players to watch Eastern Illinois Kooper Jacobi is tops on the Panthers at 9 rebounds per contest, while also averaging 1.9 assists and 12 points. Nakyel Shelton averages a team-best 16.3 points per game. He is also putting up 4.8 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 42.1% from the floor and 33.9% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game. Zion Fruster posts 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Defensively, he puts up 1 steal and 0.1 blocked shots. Little Rock


USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Morehead State Eagles vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Morehead State Eagles vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 22 The Morehead State Eagles (14-14, 9-8 OVC) will be attempting to break a six-game losing streak when hosting the Eastern Illinois Panthers (9-19, 5-12 OVC) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. It will air at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+. In its previous game, Morehead State fell to SIU-Edwardsville 80-62 at home, with Jerone Morton (21 PTS, 3 STL, 66.67 FG%) and Dieonte Miles (11 PTS, 55.56 FG%) the standout performers. Eastern Illinois fell on the road to Southern Indiana 54-63 last time out, and were led by Nakyel Shelton (18 PTS, 3 STL, 33.33 FG%, 3-8 from 3PT) and Artese Stapleton (17 PTS, 4 STL, 46.15 FG%). Here's everything you need to get ready for Saturday's college hoops game. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Saturday, February 22, 2025 Game time: 3:30 PM ET 3:30 PM ET Location: Morehead, Kentucky Morehead, Kentucky Arena: Ellis T. Johnson Arena Ellis T. Johnson Arena TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Eagles vs. Panthers odds and spread Spread Favorite: Eagles (-5.5) Eagles (-5.5) Moneyline: Morehead State (-236), Eastern Illinois (+192) Morehead State (-236), Eastern Illinois (+192) Total: 128.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 3:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!