Eastern Illinois opens season at home against Drake

Drake Bulldogs at Eastern Illinois Panthers

Charleston, Illinois; Monday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois hosts Drake for the season opener.

Eastern Illinois finished 18-12 overall last season while going 13-0 at home. The Panthers averaged 9.8 steals, 3.8 blocks and 16.1 turnovers per game last season.

Drake went 10-4 on the road and 22-12 overall last season. The Bulldogs averaged 15.8 points off of turnovers, 10.1 second-chance points and 0.8 bench points last season.

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