Eastern Illinois Secures Victory Against Little Rock 71-60

Eastern Illinois secured a pair of victories against Little Rock in recent basketball action. The men's team triumphed 71-60, with Nakyel Shelton leading with 25 points and Artese Stapleton contributing 23 points. Meanwhile, the women's team defeated Little Rock 53-44, driven by Macy McGlone's standout performance of 14 points and 21 rebounds, solidifying their position as the third seed in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) tournament. The game was competitive, with Little Rock closing the gap multiple times, but Eastern Illinois maintained their lead. Both teams' recent performances indicate their playoff aspirations as they approach the OVC tournament scheduled for March 5-8. These matchups highlight the intensity of OVC competition as teams jockey for favorable playoff seeding.