Russell leads SE Missouri State over Eastern Illinois 79-68
CHARLESTON, Ill. — Phillip Russell scored 19 points and Southeast Missouri State beat Eastern Illinois 79-68. Russell added six assists for the Redhawks (12-11, 7-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Adam Larson and Israel Barnes scored 11 points apiece. Larson blocked three shots. Yaakema Rose Jr. finished with 15 points, eight assists and six steals for the Panthers (7-16, 3-7).