Led by Anias Futrell's 25 points, the Lindenwood Lions defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 89-68 on Thursday

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-13, 2-7 OVC) at SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (12-8, 5-4 OVC) Edwardsville, Illinois; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SIU-Edwardsville takes on Tennessee Tech after Kyle Thomas scored 20 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 74-66 victory over the Tennessee State Tigers.

Eastern Illinois basketball enjoyed a much-needed victorious night of hoops on Thursday. The Panthers picked up wins on the men’s and women’s side against Tennessee Tech. EIU women’s basketball earned just its second victory of the year,

Morehead State takes on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles after George Marshall scored 29 points in the Eagles' 105-100 overtime loss to the Tennessee State Tigers

Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood hosts Tennessee State after Anias Futrell scored 25 points in Lindenwood's 89-68 victory against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

BOTTOM LINE: OVC foes Lindenwood (MO) and Tennessee Tech square off on Thursday. The Lions are 5-2 on their home court. Lindenwood (MO) averages 73.5 points while outscoring opponents by 11.3 points per game.