SEMO vs. Eastern Illinois men's basketball

Southeast Missouri State defeats Eastern Illinois 68-64 Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Antonius Cleveland soars for a dunk after stealing the ball from Eastern Illinois' Dylan Chatman, who looks on, during the first half Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Redhawks fans watch the men's game with Eastern Illinois Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

The Southeast Sunbeams perform at halftime of the men's game with Eastern Illinois Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Southeast Missouri State cheerleaders perform at the men's game with Eastern Illinois Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Redhawks fans watch the men's game with Eastern Illinois Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

A Redhawks fan cheers a score against Eastern Illinois during the men's game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's J.J. Thompson shoots against Eastern Illinois' Josh Piper during the second half Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Isiah Jones drives to the basket against Eastern Illinois' Dylan Chatman during the second half Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Marcus Wallace soars for a layup after a steal as Eastern Illinois' Luke Norman defends during the second half Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Nino Johnson dunks against Eastern Illinois with 2:36 remaining Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Southeast Missouri State's J.J. Thompson drives against Eastern Illinois' Dylan Chatman during the second half Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Jarekious Bradley is intentionally fouled by Eastern Illinois' Anthony Johnson in the last minute of the second half Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State coach Dickey Nutt hugs J.T. Jones after their team beat Eastern Illinois 68-64 Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Show Me Center.