CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) Jadis Jones' 23 points helped Lindenwood Lions defeat Eastern Illinois Panthers 82-74 on Saturday night in an Ohio Valley Conference opener.

Jones also had nine rebounds for the Lions (5-4, 1-0). Dontrez Williams scored 18 points and added three steals. Anias Futrell scored 15 on 6-for-12 shooting.

The Panthers (2-6, 0-1) were led by Kooper Jacobi, who posted 20 points and 10 rebounds. Malik Olafioye and Zion Fruster added 14 points apiece.

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