Eastern Illinois 59, at Southern Indiana 51

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive struggles and defensive grit, the Eastern Illinois Panthers found a way to survive and escape the Physical Activities Center with a 59-51 overtime victory over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball clash on Thursday night. The contest, witnessed by 1,369 fans, was a battle of attrition that saw both teams combine for a woeful shooting performance. The Panthers improved to 9-11 overall, while the Screaming Eagles fell to 4-14. The most important part of the game was undoubtedly the overtime period, where Eastern Illinois’… Read more...