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Dec. 31, 1989

Eastern Illinois 93, Montana State 81

BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Dave Olson scored 28 points, including five 3-point baskets, to lead Eastern Illinois to a 93-81 win over Montana State Saturday night.

After Montana State cut Eastern's lead to 74-72 with four minutes left in the game, the Panthers pulled away by hitting 10 straight free throws.

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Gerald Jones added 17 and Barry Johnson 16 for the Panthers, now 4-3.

The Grizzlies, 7-3, were paced by Alonzo Stephens and Gale Berry with 15 points apiece.

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