| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| UTM | 26 | 31 | 57 |
Goodwin hits 5 3-pointers; E. Illinois beats UT Martin 64-57
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Montell Goodwin made five 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead Eastern Illinois to a 64-57 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday night.
Goodwin was 5-of-14 shooting, all from long range. Ray Crossland and Muusa Dama added 12 points apiece for Eastern Illinois (10-17, 6-10 Ohio Valley Conference). D'Angelo Jackson chipped in six points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
Matthew Butler scored 18 points and Fatodd Lewis had 11 points and four steals for UT Martin (9-20, 4-12), which has lost six of its last seven games.
Goodwin scored 12 points and Crossland added 11 in the first half as the Panthers built a 36-26 halftime lead.
Eastern Illinois made nine 3-pointers and outrebounded the Skyhawks 36-27. UT Martin tied it at 54 with 4:11 to play, but Dama answered with a dunk and the Panthers closed on a 10-3 run.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Johnson
- Rick Shoulders
- Bradley Fritsche
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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