Andre Washington's 20 points help Eastern Illinois take down Tennessee Tech 71-61

Published Jan. 8, 2026 11:53 p.m. ET

Associated Press

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Andre Washington had 20 points in Eastern Illinois' 71-61 victory over Tennessee Tech on Thursday.

Washington shot 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (5-10, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Meechie White added 13 points and four steals. Kooper Jacobi finished with 11 points and added seven rebounds.

The Golden Eagles (6-10, 1-4) were led in scoring by Jah'Kim Payne, who finished with 11 points. Tennessee Tech also got 10 points from Mekhi Turner.

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