Burton Scores Ten In Season Opener At Indiana

Playing with a nearly new roster for the 2026-27 season, Eastern Illinois men's basketball had solid stretches of play before eventually falling 91-57 at Indiana in the season opener on Monday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Panthers were solid in the opening 12 minutes of the first half trailing 21-19 with 10:19 to play in the first half with solid minutes by freshman Jayden Wright . Wright scored seven points with two rebounds and two assists during his first stint on the floor. EIU would hit a cold streak from the floor after getting within two as IU...