Fruster scores 19 as Eastern Illinois takes down Tennessee State 74-70
Published Jan. 10, 2026 7:01 p.m. ET
Associated Press
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Zion Fruster scored 19 points as Eastern Illinois beat Tennessee State 74-70 on Saturday.
Fruster added five assists for the Panthers (6-10, 3-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Kooper Jacobi scored 14 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Preston Turner shot 4 for 7 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
Khalil London led the way for the Tigers (10-6, 4-2) with 23 points. Travis Harper II added 18 points and six rebounds for Tennessee State. Carlous Williams finished with 11 points and two blocks.
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