CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) Gavin Welch’s 21 points helped Eastern Illinois Panthers defeat Blackburn Beavers 102-44 on Wednesday.

Welch finished 7 of 14 from 3-point range for the Panthers (1-3). Tanner Vogel scored 12 points while going 4 of 7 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line, and added nine rebounds. Jayden Wright went 4 of 5 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.

Owen Walter led the way for the Beavers with 11 points. Jayden Doss added nine points, and Evan Jordan had seven points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

Eastern Illinois hosts Purdue Fort Wayne in its next matchup on Sunday.

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