MACK SMITH NEWS

Plays seven minutes off bench Smith (undisclosed) closed Saturday's 59-47 loss to Ohio with two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds over seven minutes.

Impact Smith was unavailable Wednesday for an unspecified reason, but he was back in action several days later. He came off the bench and had minimal playing time during his return to the court. The senior started each of the first 11 games of the season, and it's not yet clear whether he'll return to the starting lineup going forward.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses first game Smith (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 83-56 loss to Toledo.

Impact Smith is a fifth-year senior who spent his first four years with Eastern Illinois and has averaged double-digit scoring in each season of collegiate play. He had been serving as the primary small forward for the Broncos and started all 11 games, but no explanation was provided for his sudden absence Wednesday. His next chance to take the court will be a New Year's Day matchup at home against Ohio.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith carries W. Michigan over Aquinas College 67-56

Mack Smith had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead Western Michigan to a 67-56 win over Aquinas College

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Reed carries SE Missouri past Eastern Illinois 94-88

Eric Reed Jr. had a season-high 27 points as Southeast Missouri beat Eastern Illinois 94-88

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Smith scores 22 to lead E. Illinois past Austin Peay 76-69 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mack Smith had a season-high 22 points as Eastern Illinois beat Austin Peay 76-69 on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Smith scores 22 to lead E. Illinois past Austin Peay 76-69

Mack Smith had a season-high 22 points as Eastern Illinois defeated Austin Peay 76-69

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Clay carries Tennessee Tech past E. Illinois 80-67

Jr. Clay had 22 points as Tennessee Tech beat Eastern Illinois 80-67

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Jacksonville St. defeats E. Illinois 76-64

Kayne Henry had 17 points and Darian Adams recorded 18 points and eight rebounds as Jacksonville State beat Eastern Illinois 76-64

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Tennessee St. looks for home win vs E. Illinois

Tennessee State looks for its fourth straight win over Eastern Illinois at Gentry Center

JANUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Belmont looks to extend streak vs E. Illinois

Belmont looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over Eastern Illinois

JANUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Taylor's late 3 carries Austin Peay past E. Illinois 74-71

Terry Taylor banked in a game-winning 3-point shot at the buzzer as Austin Peay foiled Eastern Illinois’ comeback 74-71

JANUARY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Clay, Tenn. Tech visit E. Illinois

Two guards will be on display as Jr. Clay and Tennessee Tech will face Marvin Johnson and Eastern Illinois

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

E. Illinois looks for road win vs SIUE

Eastern Illinois looks for its third straight win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Sam M. Vadalabene Center

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Wallace carries E. Illinois past W. Illinois 92-88

Josiah Wallace had 22 points as Eastern Illinois narrowly defeated Western Illinois 92-88

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

E. Illinois looks for home win vs W. Illinois

Eastern Illinois looks for its fourth straight win over Western Illinois at Lantz Arena

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Newton, Kuhlman carry Evansville over Eastern Illinois 68-65

Jawaun Newton had 19 points to lead five Evansville players in double figures as the Purple Aces edged past Eastern Illinois 68-65

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

E. Illinois takes on Evansville

Eastern Illinois squares up against Evansville in an early season matchup

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

E. Illinois goes up against Green Bay

Green Bay squares off against Eastern Illinois in an early season matchup

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Johnson scores 14 to lead Dayton over Eastern Illinois 66-63

Chase Johnson had 14 points and seven rebounds as Dayton edged past Eastern Illinois 66-63

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Garcia scores 16 to lead Marquette past E. Illinois 75-50

Dawson Garcia registered 16 points and eight rebounds as Marquette routed Eastern Illinois 75-50

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Smith scores 24 to lead E. Illinois over Milwaukee 75-68

Mack Smith matched his season high with 24 points as Eastern Illinois beat Milwaukee 75-68

DECEMBER 15, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Smith lifts E. Illinois over Indiana-Northwest 114-61

Mack Smith scores 17 points as Eastern Illinois easily defeats Indiana-Northwest, 114-61

NOVEMBER 19, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Smith carries E. Illinois past SIU-Edwardsville 79-65

Mack Smith scores 18 points as Eastern Illinois tops Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, 79-65

FEBRUARY 15, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Mack Smith scores 31, Eastern Illinois beats Tennessee Tech (Feb 03, 2018)

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) Mack Smith had a career-high 31 points, Montell Goodwin added 23 and Eastern Illinois made 11 of 17 from 3-point range to beat Tennessee Tech 79-71 on Saturd...

FEBRUARY 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS