Scores

Final OT

Tennessee Tech 93

(7-7, 1-2 OVC)

E Illinois 97

(9-5, 3-1 OVC)

8:30 PM ET, January 4, 2010

Lantz Arena, Charleston, IL

1 2 OT T
TNTC 41 43 993
EIU 44 40 1397

Top Performers

Tennessee Tech: F. Davis 27 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast

Eastern Illinois: J. Granger 21 Pts, 3 Ast, 3 Stl

E. Illinois 97, Tennessee Tech 93

Associated Press

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Jeremy Granger scored 21 points as Eastern Illinois defeated Tennessee Tech 97-93 in overtime Monday night.

James Hollowell had 19 points, 12 rebounds and four steals for the Panthers (9-5, 3-1 Ohio Valley) and reserve Curry McKinney scored 12 points.

Bassey Inameti's shot for Tennessee Tech with 10 seconds left forced overtime, but Eastern Illinois went 9-for-12 at the line in the extra period, with Tyler Laser making a pair with 11 seconds left for the final margin.

Frank Davis scored 27 to lead Tennessee Tech (7-7, 1-2), making six of his nine 3-point attempts. Alfred Jones had 19 points and eight rebounds, Kevin Murphy scored 17 points and Inameti had 10 for the Golden Eagles.

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Team Stat Comparison

 
TNTC
EIU
Points 93 97
FG Made-Attempted 32-62 (.516) 32-64 (.500)
3P Made-Attempted 10-21 (.476) 4-14 (.286)
FT Made-Attempted 19-25 (.760) 29-45 (.644)
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) 31 (0/0) 21 (0/0)
Largest Lead 4 9

2009-10 Season

DATEGAMELINKS
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