MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — Tennessee Tech overcame a slow start to defeat Western Illinois 59-54 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Western Hall before 735 fans. The Golden Eagles trailed 26-18 at halftime but outscored the Leathernecks 41-28 in the second half.

Mekhi Cameron led Tennessee Tech with 15 points. Western Illinois was paced by Isaiah Griffin’s 16 points and Lucas Lorenzen’s 15. Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot under 42% from the field. Tennessee Tech improved to 7-10, while Western Illinois fell to 4-13.