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Fruster scores 23, Eastern Illinois defeats SIU-Edwardsville 76-72 in OT
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Zion Fruster had 23 points in Eastern Illinois’ 76-72 overtime victory against SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday.
Fruster added six rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (3-8, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Meechie White added 21 points while going 6 of 6 from the floor, including 4 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line. Andre Washington shot 3 of 9 from the field and went 4 for 5 from the line to finish with 10 points. The Panthers snapped a five-game slide.
The Cougars (7-5, 0-1) were led in scoring by Ring Malith, who finished with 23 points. Harrison Alexander added 13 points and two steals for SIU-Edwardsville. Arnas Sakenis finished with 10 points and five blocks.
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