Lindenwood Lions Defeat Eastern Illinois Panthers 82-74
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Groniger Arena
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Quick answers
Who won Lindenwood Lions vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?
Lindenwood Lions beat Eastern Illinois Panthers 82-74 at Groniger Arena on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Lindenwood Lions vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?
Lindenwood Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at Groniger Arena, the Lindenwood Lions secured a victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers with a final score of 82-74. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Lindenwood improving their record to 6-4, while Eastern Illinois fell to 2-7.
Lindenwood entered the game with a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, and they were on a two-game winning streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was 75.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 74.7 points. In their last outing prior to this game, they achieved a dominant 99-64 victory against the Northern Illinois Huskies. The Lions have shown a solid home record of 3-0 and a weaker away record of 2-5.
Conversely, Eastern Illinois has struggled this season, holding a record of 2-6. Their recent form was marked by a 4-5-1 record over their last ten games, with an average of 56.7 points scored and 65.8 points allowed. Their last five games saw them averaging just 47.4 points, which is indicative of their offensive struggles. The Panthers have not fared well away from home, with an away record of 0-5, but they did boast a perfect home record of 4-0 prior to this matchup.
Historically, Lindenwood has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Eastern Illinois, winning both encounters earlier in the 2025 season. The first meeting on January 3, 2025, ended with a score of 78-74 in favor of the Lions, and they followed that up with a 76-70 victory on February 1, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but it is essential for fans to consider how injuries can impact team performance.
The betting market reflected Lindenwood's status as favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at 8.5 points in favor of the Lions. The total points line was set at 145.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were also telling, with Lindenwood listed at -375 and Eastern Illinois at +295, further underscoring the Lions' favored position.
Conditions in Groniger Arena were typical for a basketball game, with no specific weather factors affecting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams battled for supremacy.
As the game unfolded, key moments included several scoring plays that highlighted Lindenwood's ability to maintain their lead in the second half. Notable plays included free throws by Anias Futrell and layups by Zion Fruster and Clayton Jackson, which helped the Lions build a comfortable cushion in the final minutes. Eastern Illinois attempted to rally with late scores, but they were unable to overcome the deficit.
Overall, this game illustrated the challenges facing Eastern Illinois as they continue to seek their first road win of the season, while Lindenwood looks to build on their recent success and solidify their standing in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIN -8.5 | 145.5 o -115 / u -105 | Lindenwood Lions -375 · Eastern Illinois Panthers +295 |
Leaders
- PointsKooper Jacobi20Eastern Illinois Panthers
- AssistsMeechie White6Eastern Illinois Panthers
- ReboundsKooper Jacobi10Eastern Illinois Panthers
- PointsJadis Jones23Lindenwood Lions
- AssistsDontrez Williams4Lindenwood Lions
- ReboundsJadis Jones9Lindenwood Lions
Recent form
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak D156.7 scored · 65.8 allowed per game4-0 at home
- D0-0vs Blackburn BeaversDec 2
- L62-109at Purdue BoilermakersNov 28
- L60-81at Central Arkansas BearsNov 26
- W62-50vs Tiffin DragonsNov 20
- L53-99at Kentucky WildcatsNov 15
- L58-78at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 12
- W65-57vs Nicholls ColonelsNov 8
- L63-66at Valparaiso BeaconsNov 5
- W73-58vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksMar 1
- W71-60vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 28
Lindenwood Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak W275 scored · 74.7 allowed per game2-5 away
- W99-64at Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 3
- W80-67vs Kansas City RoosNov 25
- L53-73at Indiana HoosiersNov 20
- L65-74at Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 16
- W83-77at Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 14
- L66-109at Saint Louis BillikensNov 11
- W116-51vs Health Sciences & Pharmacy EutecticsNov 7
- L60-98at Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 5
- L55-69at Tennessee State TigersMar 7
- W73-65vs Morehead State EaglesMar 6
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 | Lindenwood Lions | Eastern Illinois Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-61 | 29-69 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 4-18 | 3-9 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 33 |
| Free throws | 18-23 | 13-18 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 21 |
| Assists | 14 | 15 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 10 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 23 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 44 |
| Fouls | 14 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 43 | 50 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-47Jadis Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-47Jadis Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-47Jadis Jones made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-48Zion Fruster made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-49Zion Fruster made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-49Robert Lewis made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-51Kooper Jacobi made Layup. Assisted by Terry McMorris.
- 2nd Half53-52Kooper Jacobi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-52Anias Futrell made Layup. Assisted by Dontrez Williams.
- 2nd Half55-55Kooper Jacobi made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Meechie White.
- 2nd Half57-55Anias Futrell made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Talton.
- 2nd Half57-57Zion Fruster made Layup. Assisted by Malik Olafioye.
- 2nd Half59-57Dontrez Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-57Dontrez Williams made Layup. Assisted by Clayton Jackson.
- 2nd Half63-57Jadis Jones made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-59Kooper Jacobi made Layup. Assisted by Meechie White.
- 2nd Half64-59Mekhi Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-59Mekhi Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-60Zion Fruster made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-61Zion Fruster made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-63Malik Olafioye made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-63Jadis Jones made Layup. Assisted by Mekhi Cooper.
- 2nd Half69-63Milos Nenadic made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-63Jadis Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-63Jadis Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-64Terry McMorris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-65Terry McMorris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-65Milos Nenadic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-65Anias Futrell made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-66Malik Olafioye made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-68Terry McMorris made Layup. Assisted by Zion Fruster.
- 2nd Half76-68Jadis Jones made Jumper.
- 2nd Half77-68Anias Futrell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-68Anias Futrell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-70Zion Fruster made Layup.
- 2nd Half80-70Clayton Jackson made Layup.
- 2nd Half81-70Mekhi Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-70Mekhi Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-72Malik Olafioye made Layup.
- 2nd Half82-74Zion Fruster made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Eastern Illinois Panthers, below favours Lindenwood Lions.
Venue
- Groniger ArenaCharleston, IL
- Attendance920
- OfficialsEric Lowe, Bryan Washer, Steve Divine
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