EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — Zion Fruster scored 25 points as Eastern Illinois edged Southern Indiana 59-51 in overtime Thursday night in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game marked by poor shooting.

The Panthers improved to 9-11 overall after outscoring the Screaming Eagles 9-1 in the extra period at the Physical Activities Center. Southern Indiana, which fell to 4-14, managed just one point in overtime.

Both teams struggled offensively. Eastern Illinois shot 36.4% from the floor, while Southern Indiana hit a mere 24.6%. The Panthers’ defense forced 17 turnovers. Amaree Brown led Southern Indiana with 17 points.

Eastern Illinois led 24-23 at halftime, but Southern Indiana forced overtime by tying the game at 50 at the end of regulation. The Panthers then dominated the extra five minutes to secure the road win before an announced crowd of 1,369.