Eastern Illinois Panthers vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars, OVC Championship 1st Round
Lead tracker
EIU leadsBiggest lead EIU 11, SIUE 7SIUE leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EIU | 40 | 25 | 12 | 77 |
 SIUE | 31 | 34 | 6 | 71 |
Who won: E Illinois 77-71
The Eastern Illinois Panthers beat the SIU Edwardsville Cougars 77-71 in overtime in OVC Championship 1st Round on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Ford Center. The E Illinois outscored the SIUE 40-31 in the 1st half. Zion Fruster led the E Illinois in points (23). Tyler King led the SIUE in points (19).
What it means
- E Illinois 3-13 on the road; SIUE 10-5 at home.
Latest headlines
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Game info
- Venue
- Ford Center, Evansville, IN · Attendance 929
- Officials
- Eric Lowe (Referee), James Gibson (Referee), Steve Divine (Referee)
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