SIU Edwardsville Cougars @ Morehead State Eagles
Minix scores 30 as Morehead State downs SIU Edwardsville 79-68
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 9, 2024, 12:28 am
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- — Riley Minix scored 30 points to lead Morehead State past SIU Edwardsville 79-68 on Thursday night.
Minix also had 13 rebounds for the Eagles (19-5, 10-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Drew Thelwell made four 3-pointers and scored 17 with seven assists. Kalil Thomas added 15 points.
Ray'Sean Taylor finished with 22 points and three steals for the Cougars (13-11, 6-5). Damarco Minor added 18 points, 13 rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
Morehead, KY
ESPNUESPN+
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Aaron Denton
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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