Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Miami (OH) RedHawks
Ipsaro's 18 lead Miami (OH) past Eastern Illinois 76-64 to win Miami Classic
OXFORD, Ohio -- — Evan Ipsaro's 18 points helped Miami (OH) defeat Eastern Illinois 76-64 to win the Miami Classic tournament on Sunday.
The Redhawks knocked off Coppin State, 76-48 Friday in the tourney opener.
Ipsaro was 3 of 4 shooting and 11 of 11 from the free throw line for the RedHawks (2-2). Darweshi Hunter scored 16 points and added six rebounds and three steals. Bryce Bultman had 11 points and was 2 of 10 shooting, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line.
Nakyel Shelton finished with 21 points and two steals for the Panthers (2-4). Eastern Illinois also got 10 points and seven rebounds from Sincere Malone. Kyndall Davis also had 10 points and three steals.
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These two teams both play Saturday. Miami (OH) visits Saint Bonaventure and Eastern Illinois hosts Eureka.
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Game Information
Oxford, OH
Referee:Luke Schumer
Referee:Brian Shore
Referee:Mason Siler
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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