CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) - Eastern Illinois men's basketball won its home opener on Friday, beating Nicholls 65-57.

It's a bounce back win for the Panthers after losing a close one at Valparaiso in their season opener.

The Panthers nine at halftime and extended that lead to start the second period before a 15-0 run from the Colonels made things interesting late.

EIU held on to win, thanks in large part to 25 points by Zion Fruster.

Eastern, now 1-1 on the season, returns to action with a road game at Notre Dame on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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