Shelton’s 18 lead Eastern Illinois over Southern Indiana 63-54

By AP News Published Feb 20, 2025 08:24 pm

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Nakyel Shelton’s 18 points helped Eastern Illinois defeat Southern Indiana 63-54 on Thursday night.

Shelton also added five rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (9-19, 5-12 Ohio Valley Conference). Artese Stapleton scored 17 points and added five rebounds and four steals. Zion Fruster went 5 of 14 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.

Damoni Harrison led the way for the Screaming Eagles (9-18, 4-13) with 20 points. Stephen Olowoniyi added 16 points and three blocks for Southern Indiana. Ryan Hall finished with seven points. The loss was the Screaming Eagles’ seventh straight.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Eastern Illinois visits Morehead State and Southern Indiana plays SIU Edwardsville at home.

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By The Associated Press