CHARLESTON, Ill. — George Marshall had 24 points in Morehead State's 73-66 win against Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Marshall scores 24 as Morehead State defeats Eastern Illinois 73-66
George Marshall had 24 points in Morehead State's 73-66 win against Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
By The Associated Press
January 24, 2025 at 5:05AM
Marshall shot 9 for 15 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (13-7, 8-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. added 14 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 7 from the line while he also had eight rebounds. Jerone Morton had 13 points and shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc.
The Panthers (5-14, 1-7) were led by Nakyel Shelton, who posted 38 points. Corey Swayer Jr. added 13 points. The loss was the Panthers' sixth straight.
Both teams play Saturday. Morehead State visits SIU-Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois plays Southern Indiana at home.
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