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Eastern Illinois Panthers Defeat Tiffin Dragons 62-50

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Groniger Arena

Eastern Illinois Panthers 62, Tiffin Dragons 50, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tiffin Dragons vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers beat Tiffin Dragons 62-50 at Groniger Arena on November 19, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Eastern Illinois Panthers secured a 62-50 victory over the Tiffin Dragons at Groniger Arena on November 20, 2025. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked the first meeting between these two teams in the current season, with the Panthers now holding a 1-0 record against the Dragons. The Panthers improved their overall record to 3-3 with this win, while the Dragons fell to 0-2, continuing their struggle to find form early in the season.

The Panthers entered this game with a home record of 2-3 and a recent form showing a mixed bag of results, having gone 4-6 in their last ten games. They had an average of 67.5 points scored per game while allowing 70.6 points. Their last five outings reflected a record of 2-3, with an average of 65.8 points scored and 70.2 points allowed. The Panthers were looking to bounce back after a loss to the UT Martin Skyhawks, where they fell short with a score of 63-66.

On the other hand, the Tiffin Dragons came into this game with a 0-1 record for the season, having lost their previous game against Eastern Illinois. Their performance has been underwhelming, with an average of just 50 points scored and 62 points allowed in their last game. This marked a continuation of their struggles, as they had not yet found the rhythm necessary to compete effectively.

In terms of home versus away performance, the Panthers had a home record of 1-2 leading into this game, while the Dragons were 0-1 in away games. The Panthers utilized their home court advantage effectively, showcasing a stronger performance in front of their fans.

The game saw several key scoring plays that highlighted the Panthers' offensive capabilities. Kooper Jacobi was instrumental in the second half, making significant contributions including a three-point jumper and a dunk, both assisted by teammates. His efforts helped the Panthers extend their lead as they moved into the final minutes of the game. Other notable plays included a layup by Meechie White and a free throw by Markus Blackwell, which capped off the scoring for the Panthers.

The Dragons attempted to rally back with contributions from players like Tavin Shaw, who made a three-point jumper, but ultimately fell short as the Panthers maintained control throughout the game. The final score of 62-50 reflected the Panthers' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities while effectively managing their defense against the Dragons.

As for the market, the odds provided by the betting line indicated a strong probability of a home win for the Panthers, which proved accurate as they dominated the game. The conditions in Groniger Arena favored the home team, contributing to their performance.

Overall, this fixture showcased the Panthers' resilience and ability to perform at home, while the Dragons will need to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward in the season.

Leaders

  • PointsKooper Jacobi16Eastern Illinois Panthers
  • AssistsMeechie White4Eastern Illinois Panthers
  • ReboundsKooper Jacobi9Eastern Illinois Panthers
  • PointsJonah Nesmith15Tiffin Dragons
  • AssistsJacob Pleiman3Tiffin Dragons
  • ReboundsMichael Lucarotti5Tiffin Dragons

Recent form

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L167.5 scored · 70.6 allowed per game1-2 at home

  • L63-66at UT Martin SkyhawksMar 6
  • W77-71at SIU Edwardsville CougarsMar 5
  • L50-77at SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 28
  • W71-67at Lindenwood LionsFeb 27
  • L68-70vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 21
  • L70-73vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 20
  • W78-72vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 14
  • L70-79at Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 11
  • W60-54at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 7
  • L68-77at Tennessee State TigersFeb 6

Tiffin Dragons

1 game: 0-1Streak L150 scored · 62 allowed per game0-1 away

  • L50-62at Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 20

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Tennessee State23-10-15-5
Morehead State20-13-15-5
Southeast Missouri State20-13114-6
UT Martin22-11213-7
SIU Edwardsville19-13312-8
Lindenwood18-15411-9
Little Rock12-2069-11
Tennessee Tech13-1868-12
Eastern Illinois13-2078-12
Southern Indiana7-23114-16
Western Illinois5-26141-19

Box score

StatTiffin DragonsEastern Illinois Panthers
Field goals18-5025-51
Field goal %3649
Three-pointers6-174-15
Three-point %3527
Free throws8-118-17
Free throw %7347
Rebounds2538
Offensive rebounds49
Defensive rebounds2129
Assists1113
Steals77
Blocks56
Turnovers1414
Team turnovers30
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1316
Fast-break points68
Points in the paint2034
Fouls1510
Largest lead318

How the scoring went

  1. 1st Half16-25KJ Pruitt made Jumper.
  2. 1st Half16-27Meechie White made Layup.
  3. 1st Half16-28Meechie White made Free Throw.
  4. 1st Half16-30Kooper Jacobi made Layup. Assisted by Terry McMorris.
  5. 1st Half16-32Terry McMorris made Layup.
  6. 1st Half18-32Jacob Pleiman made Layup. Assisted by Ethan Damerum.
  7. 1st Half18-35Preston Turner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Meechie White.
  8. 1st Half19-35D'monyae Davis made Free Throw.
  9. 1st Half20-35D'monyae Davis made Free Throw.
  10. 1st Half20-36Preston Turner made Free Throw.
  11. 2nd Half20-38Meechie White made Dunk.
  12. 2nd Half23-38Jonah Nesmith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Lucarotti.
  13. 2nd Half23-39Andrew Austin made Free Throw.
  14. 2nd Half26-39D'monyae Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jonah Nesmith.
  15. 2nd Half28-39KJ Pruitt made Layup.
  16. 2nd Half30-39Jonah Nesmith made Jumper.
  17. 2nd Half31-39Jonah Nesmith made Free Throw.
  18. 2nd Half31-41Terry McMorris made Two Point Tip Shot.
  19. 2nd Half32-41Jonah Nesmith made Free Throw.
  20. 2nd Half33-41Jonah Nesmith made Free Throw.
  21. 2nd Half35-41Michael Lucarotti made Layup. Assisted by Jacob Pleiman.
  22. 2nd Half37-41Michael Lucarotti made Two Point Tip Shot.
  23. 2nd Half39-41Jonah Nesmith made Two Point Tip Shot.
  24. 2nd Half39-43Malik Olafioye made Layup.
  25. 2nd Half39-44Malik Olafioye made Free Throw.
  26. 2nd Half39-45Malik Olafioye made Free Throw.
  27. 2nd Half41-45Tavin Shaw made Jumper.
  28. 2nd Half41-47Kooper Jacobi made Jumper.
  29. 2nd Half43-47Marquel Newsome made Layup.
  30. 2nd Half43-48Kooper Jacobi made Free Throw.
  31. 2nd Half45-48Jacob Pleiman made Layup. Assisted by D'monyae Davis.
  32. 2nd Half45-50Kooper Jacobi made Jumper.
  33. 2nd Half45-52Terry McMorris made Jumper. Assisted by Kooper Jacobi.
  34. 2nd Half45-55Kooper Jacobi made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malik Olafioye.
  35. 2nd Half45-57Kooper Jacobi made Dunk. Assisted by Meechie White.
  36. 2nd Half45-59Meechie White made Layup.
  37. 2nd Half48-59Tavin Shaw made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Pleiman.
  38. 2nd Half48-61Malik Olafioye made Layup. Assisted by Kooper Jacobi.
  39. 2nd Half48-62Markus Blackwell made Free Throw.
  40. 2nd Half50-62Tavin Shaw made Jumper. Assisted by John Bardelli.

Win probability

Above the line favours Eastern Illinois Panthers, below favours Tiffin Dragons.

Venue

  • Groniger ArenaCharleston, IL
  • Attendance1016
  • OfficialsSteve Honacki, Scott Tierney, Sean West

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