CHARLESTON, Ill. (Interstat) — Morehead State edged Eastern Illinois 73-70 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Lantz Arena.

The Eagles led 29-28 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half before securing the win. Zion Fruster led the Panthers with 18 points. George Marshall keyed the Morehead State offense with a series of timely baskets in the closing minutes.

Morehead State improved to 16-12. Eastern Illinois fell to 11-17. Attendance was 1,818.