SEMO vs. Eastern Illinois men's basketball

Eastern Illinois defeated Southeast Missouri State 71-68 Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Joel Angus III takes a shot against Eastern Illinois during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

Pat Renard, left, Daryl Fridley and Diana Rogers-Adkinson pose for a photo at the Southeast Missouri State vs. Eastern Illinois men's basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Antonius Cleveland drives against Eastern Illinois' Patrick Muldoon during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Trey Kellum tries to shoot against Eastern Illinois' A.J. Riley during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Tony Anderson works against Eastern Illinois' Trae Anderson and Luke Piotrowski during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Joel Angus III drives to the basket as Eastern Illinois' A.J. Riley defends during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Antonius Cleveland drives against Eastern Illinois' Casey Teson during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State coach Rick Ray follows the action against Eastern Illinois during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Show Me Center.