CHARLESTON, Ill. (Interstat) — Eastern Illinois overcame a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Tennessee Tech 71-61 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Lantz Arena.

The Panthers, led by Andre Washington’s 20 points, outscored the Golden Eagles 42-25 in the second half. Tennessee Tech led 36-29 at halftime but was undone by 14 turnovers, which Eastern Illinois converted into 23 points. The Panthers also held advantages in fastbreak points and points in the paint.

Meechie White added 13 points for Eastern Illinois (5-10, 1-2 OVC). Jah’Kim Payne scored 11 points for Tennessee Tech (6-10, 1-2). Attendance was 736.