Eastern Kentucky knocks off Eastern Illinois 68-59

By Canadian Press on December 10, 2025.

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Juan Cranford Jr. had 14 points in Eastern Kentucky’s 68-59 win against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday.

Cranford shot 4 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Colonels (2-7). Turner Buttry scored 14 points, shooting 3 for 4 from beyond the arc and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. Yvens Paul finished 5 of 7 from the floor to finish with 10 points, and added seven rebounds. The Colonels ended a seven-game skid with the win.

Zion Fruster led the way for the Panthers (2-7, 0-1 Ohio Valley) with 16 points. Meechie White added 12 points and five assists for Eastern Illinois, and Andre Washington had 11 points.

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