SEMO vs. Eastern Illinois men's basketball

Southeast Missouri State's Milos Vranes puts up a shot while being guarded by Eastern Illinois' Muusa Dama during the first half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter converts a layup over Eastern Illinois' Logan Koch during the first half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter converts a layup over Eastern Illinois' Logan Koch during the first half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney is guarded at the perimeter by Eastern Illinois' Muusa Dama during the first half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Milos Vranes attempts a 3-pointer in front of Eastern Illinois' Jajuan Starks during the first half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons looks to pass in front of Eastern Illinois' Muusa Dama during the first half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney attempts a 3-pointer over Eastern Illinois' Ray Crossland during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Jonathan Dalton scans the court in front of Eastern Illinois' Aboubacar Diallo, center, and Montell Goodwin during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter goes up for a layup in front of Eastern Illinois' Muusa Dama during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Ledarrius Brewer attempts a 3-pointer while being guarded by Eastern Illinois' Lucas Jones during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons attempts a 3-pointer over Eastern Illinois' Logan Koch during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Ray Kowalski looks to pass while being guarded by Eastern Illinois' Jajuan Starks during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons works against Eastern Illinois' Mack Smith during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter goes up for a shot while being guarded by Eastern Illinois' Muusa Dama, right, and Mack Smith during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter attempts a free throw during the second half against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons drives into the lane against Eastern Illinois' Jajuan Starks, left, and Mack Smith during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter takes a seat on the bench and is greeted by teammate Mark Laros during the second half against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter talks to teammates during a timeout in the second half against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons gestures to the Eastern Illinois band during the second half Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State coach Rick Ray talks to his team during a timeout in the second half against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Jonathan Dalton smiles during the second half against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State coach Rick Ray explains two things to Denzel Mahoney during the the second half against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Charleston, Illinois. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)