Marshall scores 24 as Morehead State defeats Eastern Illinois 73-66
Jerone Morton hits the 3-point shot vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers
Jerone Morton hits the 3-point shot vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — George Marshall had 24 points in Morehead State's 73-66 win against Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
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.
------
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Gerritsen
- Scott Tierney
- Chris Duprey
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State | 15-5 | - | 21-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 13-7 | 2 | 22-12 |
| Little Rock | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Tennessee State | 12-8 | 3 | 17-16 |
| Lindenwood | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Morehead State | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
| UT Martin | 9-11 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 12-19 |
| Western Illinois | 6-14 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-15 | 10 | 10-20 |
Men's College Basketball News