| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTM | 31 | 39 | 70 |
| EKU | 36 | 33 | 69 |
Butler's late 3-pointer lifts UT Martin over EKU 70-69
RICHMOND, Ky. -- Matthew Butler made a 3-pointer with four seconds left to give Tennessee-Martin a 70-69 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Thursday night.
Dujuanta Weaver and Nick Mayo hit consecutive 3s, and DeAndre Dishman added a dunk with 10 seconds left during an 8-1 surge that gave the Colonels a 69-67 lead before Butler scored the game-winner.
DelFincko Bogan had 19 points to lead UT Martin (9-17, 4-9 Ohio Valley Conference), which snapped a three-game skid. Mike Fofana added 15 points and Butler finished with 11.
Nick Mayo made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-best 36 points on 13-of-21 shooting to lead Eastern Kentucky (8-18, 2-11), which has lost seven straight. Weaver hit 4 of 7 from deep and added 12 points.
EKU made 14 of 33 from long range compared to the Skyhawks' 6-of-12 shooting, but UT Martin shot 55 percent (29 of 33) from the field and outrebounded the Colonels 34-28.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Johnson
- Barry Mathis
- Jeff O'Malley
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 8-4 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Little Rock | 8-4 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 1 | 13-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 7-5 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Tennessee State | 6-6 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Lindenwood | 5-7 | 4 | 10-13 |
| UT Martin | 5-7 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-8 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-8 | 5 | 8-15 |
| Western Illinois | 2-10 | 7 | 8-15 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-2 | - | 13-10 |
| North Alabama | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Lipscomb | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Queens University | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Jacksonville | 7-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| North Florida | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Stetson | 5-5 | 3 | 7-16 |
| Austin Peay | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-8 | 6 | 6-17 |
| West Georgia | 2-8 | 6 | 4-19 |
| Bellarmine | 0-10 | 8 | 3-20 |
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