NCAAB · Final

Eastern Illinois Dominates Blackburn in 105-49 Victory

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Sunday, January 18, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Groniger Arena

Eastern Illinois Panthers 105, Blackburn Beavers 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Blackburn Beavers vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers beat Blackburn Beavers 105-49 at Groniger Arena on January 18, 2026.

In a commanding performance, the Eastern Illinois Panthers triumphed over the Blackburn Beavers with a final score of 105-49 at Groniger Arena. This game showcased the Panthers' offensive prowess, as they scored an impressive 105 points, significantly outpacing their recent scoring average of 68.3 points per game. The Panthers' victory marks a notable rebound after a recent loss to the Little Rock Trojans on January 16, where they fell 63-74. This win improves their overall record to 9-11, while Blackburn continues to struggle, now holding a record of 0-1-1 in their last two games.

Eastern Illinois has shown a mixed form recently, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they have been particularly strong at home, with a home record of 5-1. Their scoring average at home has been 65.2 points, while they have allowed an average of 65.0 points. In contrast, Blackburn has faced significant challenges, averaging only 27.5 points scored and allowing 49.5 points in their last two games. Their away record stands at 0-1, which reflects their struggles in hostile environments.

The two teams had previously met on December 2, 2025, which ended in a draw with a score of 0-0, and on December 28, 2024, when Eastern Illinois secured a decisive 99-55 victory. The Panthers have now established a record of 1-0-1 against Blackburn in their recent matchups.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the disparity in performance suggests that the Panthers may have had a healthier roster contributing to their dominant display. The conditions at Groniger Arena appeared favorable for the home team, as they capitalized on their home-court advantage.

The market had priced Eastern Illinois as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This was evident in their performance, as they executed a series of scoring plays that included layups and free throws, culminating in a final surge that pushed their score well into triple digits.

Fans and viewers should have kept an eye on the contributions from key players such as Preston Turner, who made significant scoring plays, including a 25-foot three-point jumper and a turnaround jump shot. Other players like Malik Olafioye and Andrew Austin also made crucial contributions to the scoring, showcasing the depth of the Panthers' roster.

Overall, this game not only highlights Eastern Illinois' offensive capabilities but also underscores the challenges faced by Blackburn as they seek to improve their performance in upcoming fixtures.

Leaders

PointsZion Fruster16Eastern Illinois Panthers
AssistsMeechie White6Eastern Illinois Panthers
ReboundsPrince Johnson6Eastern Illinois Panthers
PointsKamerin Carter11Blackburn Beavers
AssistsJaylen Jeter3Blackburn Beavers
ReboundsKcion Welch4Blackburn Beavers

Recent form

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L168.3 scored · 66.7 allowed per game5-1 at home

L63-74at Little Rock TrojansJan 16
W57-55vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 14
W74-70vs Tennessee State TigersJan 10
W71-61vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 9
L61-65at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 3
L59-68at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 2
W110-56vs East West PhantomsDec 22
W76-72vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsDec 18
L53-78at Iowa State CyclonesDec 14
L59-68vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsDec 11

Blackburn Beavers

Last 2: 0-1-1Streak D127.5 scored · 49.5 allowed per game0-1 away

D0-0at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 2
L55-99at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 28

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19

Box score

Stat	Blackburn Beavers	Eastern Illinois Panthers
Field goals	18-51	42-62
Field goal %	35	68
Three-pointers	12-36	10-20
Three-point %	33	50
Free throws	1-1	11-15
Free throw %	100	73
Rebounds	16	38
Offensive rebounds	4	10
Defensive rebounds	12	28
Assists	11	27
Steals	6	13
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	23	11
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	29
Fast-break points	3	20
Points in the paint	8	56
Fouls	12	8
Largest lead	1	56
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	2	94

How the scoring went

1st Half24-46Andre Washington makes 17-foot jumper
1st Half26-46Evan Jordan makes layup
1st Half26-48Malik Olafioye makes layup
1st Half26-50Meechie White makes layup
1st Half26-52Prince Johnson makes layup (Terry McMorris assists)
1st Half26-53Prince Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half26-56Meechie White makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andre Washington assists)
2nd Half29-56Kamerin Carter makes 24-foot three point jumper (Payton Cook assists)
2nd Half29-58Meechie White makes layup
2nd Half29-60Prince Johnson makes layup (Kooper Jacobi assists)
2nd Half31-60Payton Cook makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half31-62Kooper Jacobi makes layup (Meechie White assists)
2nd Half31-64Kooper Jacobi makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half31-66Kooper Jacobi makes layup (Zion Fruster assists)
2nd Half31-68Markus Blackwell makes layup
2nd Half31-71Preston Turner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andrew Austin assists)
2nd Half34-71Evan Jordan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Jeter assists)
2nd Half34-73Malik Olafioye makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half34-75Markus Blackwell makes layup
2nd Half37-75Ayson McLuskie makes 26-foot three point jumper (Darius Duff assists)
2nd Half37-77Malik Olafioye makes 10-foot jumper (Preston Turner assists)
2nd Half40-77Jaylen Jeter makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kamerin Carter assists)
2nd Half40-79Malik Olafioye makes layup (Andrew Austin assists)
2nd Half43-79Jaylen Jeter makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kamerin Carter assists)
2nd Half43-81Zion Fruster makes layup (Meechie White assists)
2nd Half46-81Cayden Paquette makes 24-foot three point jumper (Evan Jordan assists)
2nd Half46-84Zion Fruster makes 23-foot three point jumper (Meechie White assists)
2nd Half46-85Zion Fruster makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-87Nazareth Fisher makes 0-foot dunk (Andre Washington assists)
2nd Half49-87Evan Jordan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Owen Walter assists)
2nd Half49-89Zion Fruster makes layup
2nd Half49-91Andre Washington makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half49-93Nazareth Fisher makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half49-94Malik Olafioye makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-95Prince Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-96Prince Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-98Markus Blackwell makes layup
2nd Half49-100Andrew Austin makes layup (Preston Turner assists)
2nd Half49-103Preston Turner makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malik Olafioye assists)
2nd Half49-105Preston Turner makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot

Win probability

Above the line favours Eastern Illinois Panthers, below favours Blackburn Beavers.