CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) -- Aaron Patterson had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Bobby Catchings added 18 more, to lead Eastern Illinois to an 86-62 win over Benedictine, Ill., Tuesday night.
The Panthers (3-2) shot 37-of-64 from the field and outrebounded Benedictine 54-to-22.
Josh Gomes added 15 points and George Tandy chipped in 11 in a game that was close at the half at 36-30 in Eastern Illinois' favor.
Marcus Jackson was the leading scorer for Benedictine (5-2) with 26 points.
