Feb. 10, 2004

Box Score

CAPE GIRARDEAU - The Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team dropped its sixth game in seven attempts as the Indians (10-12, 3-8 OVC) lost to Eastern Illinois (5-16, 3-8 OVC) Tuesday night at the Show Me Center 89-85.

Jesse Mackinson was 7-of-7 shooting in the first half and helped lead the Panthers to a 45-36 first-half lead. EIU shot a remarkable 79.2 percent from the floor during the half.

The second half was much the same, as the Panthers finished the game shooting 69.6 percent from the field. After making his first 10 shots, Mackinson finished 12-of-14 from the field and ended with 29 points-including a clutch free throw with nine seconds left.

Dainmon Gonner led Southeast with 23 points, while Brandon Griffin just missed a double-double with 18 points and a game-high nine boards. Mike Nelke also added 15 points for the Indians.

Along with Mackinson's game-high 29 points, EIU's Aaron Patterson put in 16 on 7-of-9 from the floor. Derik Hollyfield and Jake Sinclair added 13 and 10, respectively.

Southeast now heads on the road for a Valentine's matchup with Tennessee State. The Indians will tipoff with the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night in Nashville, Tenn.