Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 61, Eastern Illinois Panthers 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Eastern Illinois Panthers
Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 71–61 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | 36 | 25 | 61 |
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | 29 | 42 | 71 |
Win probability
Why Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost
- Lost H2 25-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 45.7% eFG vs a 50.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-8.