Published on March 5, 2026 6:48 am
Last Updated on March 5, 2026 6:48 am
Eastern Illinois University won its opener in the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Wednesday.
The Panthers defeated Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 77-71.
In the second contest, Lindenwood was a 72-62 winner over Little Rock.
The tournament continues tonight as Eastern takes on UT Martin at 6 followed by Lindenwood against Southeast Missouri at 8:30.
The semifinals are scheduled for Friday with the championship game at 8 p.m. Saturday.