Scores

Final

E Illinois 57

(2-16, 1-9 OVC)

Tennessee Tech 74

(8-11, 5-4 OVC)

8:30 PM ET, January 17, 2008

Hooper Eblen Arena, Cookeville, TN

1 2 T
EIU 33 2457
TNTC 39 3574

Top Performers

Eastern Illinois: J. Willhite 17 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl

Tennessee Tech: A. McKenzie 18 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl

Tennessee Tech 74, E. Illinois 57

Associated Press

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Anthony Fisher had 19 points, and Amadi McKenzie added 18 to lead Tennessee Tech to a 74-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.

Daniel Northern had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (8-11, 5-4 Ohio Valley Conference), who shot 49 percent from the floor.

Jon'Tee Willhite led the Panthers (2-15, 1-8 OVC) with 17 points, and Jake Byrne added 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The game was close for a half, as Tennessee Tech led only 39-33 at the break.

Frank Davis chipped in with 11 points, and Will Barnes scored 8 to help the Golden Eagles pull away.

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Team Stat Comparison

 
EIU
TNTC
Points 57 74
FG Made-Attempted 22-55 (.400) 25-51 (.490)
3P Made-Attempted 4-11 (.364) 12-24 (.500)
FT Made-Attempted 9-15 (.600) 12-23 (.522)
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) 17 (1/0) 17 (1/0)
Largest Lead 4 17

2007-08 Season

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