| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTM | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| SEMO | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
SE Missouri State edges UT Martin 17-10
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Omardrick Douglas' 32-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the game gave his team the win as Southeast Missouri State rallied in the second half to edge UT Martin 17-10 on Saturday.
Douglas picked off UTM's John Bachus III and ran for the winning score with 5:32 remaining in the fourth quarter. Later, Bydarrius Knighten intercepted Bachus again with two seconds left to seal the victory.
Daniel Santacaterina had 127 yards passing for the Redhawks (5-3, 3-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Backup QB Joe Pyle replaced Santacaterina in the second half and ran for a score.
Kendrick Tiller kicked a 29-yard field goal late in the first quarter but UTM answered with a touchdown and a field goal and the Redhawks trailed 10-3 at halftime.
Pyle broke for his 61-yard touchdown run on the third play of the second half, evening the score 10-all. UTM's Ryan Courtright missed a 23-yard field goal late in the third quarter and Tiller had a 46-yard attempt blocked early in the fourth.
Bachus had 284 yards and a score passing for the Skyhawks (5-3, 4-1).
Game Information
2024 Big South-OVC Association Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Tennessee Tech | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| Tennessee State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Lindenwood | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Gardner-Webb | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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