EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 82-74 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday.

Tennessee Tech led 35-32 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half at the Physical Activities Center. The Golden Eagles were efficient offensively, shooting 54.4% from the floor and scoring 48 points in the paint. CJ McPherson led Tennessee Tech with 15 points.

Southern Indiana’s Ismail Habib scored a game-high 17 points. The Screaming Eagles shot well from three-point range but were outscored by eight from the field. Attendance was 1,769.

With the win, Tennessee Tech improved to 11-16 overall. Southern Indiana fell to 5-20.