CHARLESTON, Ill. (Interstat) — Southeast Missouri State led wire-to-wire in a commanding 77-59 victory over Eastern Illinois in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Lantz Arena.

The Redhawks (13-10) built a 37-24 halftime lead and were never threatened, sweeping the season series. Brendan Terry led Southeast Missouri State with 22 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Braxton Stacker added 17 points.

Meechie White scored 15 points for the Panthers (9-14), and Markus Blackwell had 16. Eastern Illinois shot poorly and was outscored 34-18 in the paint before a crowd of 1,337.

Southeast Missouri State has won four of its last five games.