Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Lindenwood Lions
Jacobi scores 30, has double-double as Eastern Illinois downs Lindenwood 71-67
SAINT CHARLES, Mo. -- — Kooper Jacobi's 30 points and double-double led Eastern Illinois past Lindenwood 71-67 on Thursday.
Jacobi added 13 rebounds for the Panthers (12-18, 8-11 Ohio Valley Conference). Markus Blackwell scored 11 points while finishing 5 of 8 from the floor. Meechie White shot 0 of 7 from the field and 10 for 10 from the line to finish with 10 points. Terry McMorris had three blocks and four steals.
Anias Futrell led the Lions (16-14, 10-9) in scoring, finishing with 27 points, five rebounds and four steals. Dontrez Williams added 16 points for Lindenwood to go with frive rebounds. Jadis Jones finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
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Game Information
Saint Charles, MO
Referee:Steve Honacki
Referee:Shane Staggs
Referee:Michael Swoboda
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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