Basketball: Eastern Illinois at SEMO

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com

The Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team opened up Big South-Ohio Valley Conference play with a 79-72 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Show Me Center.

SEMO point guard BJ Ward high fives a teammate during pregame warmups against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
A thrilled SEMO senior Teddy Washington Jr. during pregame introductions against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO center David Idada shoots a free throw in the first half against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
The SEMO men's basketball bench celebrates following a turnover against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO's Brendan Terry looks for an open teammate to pass to against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO 7-foot junior Elliot Lowndes with a second-rebound shot against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO guard Teddy Washington Jr. fires away a 3 against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
A fired up Elliot Lowndes against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO junior Rob Martin shoots a 3 against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO guard Rob Martin drives up a lane against the Eastern Illinois defense on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO head coach Brad Korn talks to an official from the sideline on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO junior guard Troy Cole Jr. celebrates with his teammates following a huge shot against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO forward Brendan Terry on a fast break against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 19. Terry finished the night with 13 points. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)