NCAAB · Final

Southeast Missouri State Dominates Eastern Illinois Panthers

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Groniger Arena

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 77, Eastern Illinois Panthers 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks beat Eastern Illinois Panthers 77-59 at Groniger Arena on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers with a final score of 77-59. This victory extends Southeast Missouri State's winning streak to four games, showcasing their strong form as they continue to climb the standings in the NCAAB league. The Redhawks, now boasting a record of 13-10, have shown resilience and offensive prowess, averaging 73.0 points over their last ten games while allowing 68.3 points.

Conversely, the Eastern Illinois Panthers, with a record of 9-14, have struggled recently, losing their last two games and posting a 5-5 record in their last ten outings. They averaged 68.5 points scored and 64.2 points allowed during this stretch, indicating a slight edge in defensive performance compared to their offensive output.

The game took place at Groniger Arena, where the Panthers have had a better home record (4-1) compared to their away performance (1-4) in recent games. However, the Redhawks have been effective on the road, with a 3-1 record in away games, further highlighting their capability to perform outside of their home venue.

In their previous meetings, Southeast Missouri State has had the upper hand, winning two of the last three encounters. The most recent matchup prior to this game was on January 2, 2026, where the Redhawks also emerged victorious with a score of 68-59. The historical trend suggests a competitive rivalry, but the Redhawks have consistently found ways to secure wins against the Panthers.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific information on player availability, but both teams entered the game with their rosters intact. The absence of significant injuries can often play a crucial role in a team's performance, particularly in high-stakes games like this one.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Southeast Missouri State favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 138.5. This reflects the expectation of a competitive game, although the final score indicated a more one-sided affair than anticipated. The over/under odds were set at -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under, suggesting a balanced view on the potential scoring output of both teams.

The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors influencing play. Fans and viewers were treated to a display of skill, particularly from Southeast Missouri State, who executed their game plan effectively.

As the game unfolded, Southeast Missouri State established control early, with key contributions from players like Brendan Terry and Braxton Stacker, who made significant scoring plays in the second half. The Redhawks' ability to stretch their lead was evident as they consistently found openings in the Panthers' defense, culminating in a series of three-pointers and effective inside scoring.

In contrast, Eastern Illinois struggled to respond, managing to score only 59 points despite some efforts to rally late in the game. The Panthers' scoring was led by Markus Blackwell, who attempted to keep his team competitive but ultimately fell short against the Redhawks' offensive onslaught.

Overall, this game highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams as Southeast Missouri State continues to build momentum, while Eastern Illinois seeks to regain its footing in the league. The Redhawks' performance not only solidified their place in the standings but also showcased their potential as a formidable contender moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SEMO -4.5	138.5 o -115 / u -105	Southeast Missouri State Redhawks -198 · Eastern Illinois Panthers +164

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Leaders

PointsMarkus Blackwell16Eastern Illinois Panthers
AssistsMeechie White4Eastern Illinois Panthers
ReboundsNazareth Fisher8Eastern Illinois Panthers
PointsBrendan Terry22Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
AssistsBJ Ward8Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
ReboundsBrendan Terry8Southeast Missouri State Redhawks

Recent form

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L268.5 scored · 64.2 allowed per game4-1 at home

L68-76vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 30
L68-73at Morehead State EaglesJan 24
W59-51at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 23
W105-49vs Blackburn BeaversJan 18
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

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak W373 scored · 68.3 allowed per game3-1 away

W78-74at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 30
W70-65vs Little Rock TrojansJan 23
W66-50vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 21
L55-68vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 17
L76-88vs Lindenwood LionsJan 16
L69-71at Morehead State EaglesJan 10
W84-76at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 9
W73-50vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 3
W68-59vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 2
W91-82at Tennessee State TigersDec 20

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	Southeast Missouri State Redhawks	Eastern Illinois Panthers
Field goals	29-58	20-51
Field goal %	50	39
Three-pointers	11-27	8-17
Three-point %	41	47
Free throws	8-11	11-15
Free throw %	73	73
Rebounds	33	27
Offensive rebounds	9	6
Defensive rebounds	24	21
Assists	20	9
Steals	7	7
Blocks	5	2
Turnovers	10	14
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	8
Fast-break points	8	10
Points in the paint	34	18
Fouls	16	11
Largest lead	23	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	97	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-26Nazareth Fisher makes layup (Meechie White assists)
2nd Half39-26Brendan Terry makes driving layup
2nd Half39-28Zion Fruster makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half39-31Zion Fruster makes 24-foot three point jumper (Meechie White assists)
2nd Half41-31Brendan Terry makes layup (BJ Ward assists)
2nd Half41-32Nazareth Fisher makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-32Landren Blocker makes driving layup (Braxton Stacker assists)
2nd Half43-33Zion Fruster makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-34Zion Fruster makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-34Luke Almodovar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-36Meechie White makes driving layup
2nd Half46-36Brendan Terry makes driving layup (Luke Almodovar assists)
2nd Half47-36Brendan Terry makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-36Luke Almodovar makes driving layup
2nd Half51-36Troy Cole Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half51-38Meechie White makes driving layup
2nd Half51-41Markus Blackwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Terry McMorris assists)
2nd Half52-41Braxton Stacker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-41Braxton Stacker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-41Luke Almodovar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-41Luke Almodovar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-41Braxton Stacker makes 2-foot dunk (Elliot Lowndes assists)
2nd Half57-44Andrew Austin makes 27-foot three point jumper (Meechie White assists)
2nd Half60-44Elliot Lowndes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Landren Blocker assists)
2nd Half63-44Blaize Sagna makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brendan Terry assists)
2nd Half65-44Marqueas Bell makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half65-46Andre Washington makes driving layup (Andrew Austin assists)
2nd Half65-47Andre Washington makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half68-47Blaize Sagna makes 24-foot three point jumper (BJ Ward assists)
2nd Half68-49Markus Blackwell makes driving layup
2nd Half68-50Markus Blackwell makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-50Brendan Terry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-50Brendan Terry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-50Braxton Stacker makes 27-foot three point jumper (BJ Ward assists)
2nd Half73-53Markus Blackwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Meechie White assists)
2nd Half75-53Brendan Terry makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half75-56Andrew Austin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Terry McMorris assists)
2nd Half75-57Markus Blackwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-57Luke Almodovar makes 4-foot dunk (Brendan Terry assists)
2nd Half77-59Meechie White makes driving layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Eastern Illinois Panthers, below favours Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.