| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIUE | 33 | 34 | 2 | 69 |
| TNTC | 31 | 36 | 11 | 78 |
Tennessee Tech defeats SIU-Edwardsville 78-69 in OT
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Micaiah Henry had 14 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high tying four blocks to lead Tennessee Tech to a 78-69 overtime win over SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday night for its fourth home win in a row.
Hunter Vick had 18 points, Malik Martin added 16 points and nine rebounds, and Jr. Clay scored 11 for Tennessee Tech (6-10, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference).
Courtney Alexander's dunk sparked an 8-0 closing run and Tennessee Tech never trailed in OT. The Cougars (5-10, 1-2) missed their final 11 shots, beginning with a potential winning 3 as time in regulation expired.
David McFarland had 17 points and five steals, Daniel Kinchen scored 14 and Cameron Williams 13 for SIUE.
TTU took a seven-point lead when Martin converted a 3-point play with 2:39 left in regulation. Neither team scored until McFarland hit 1 of 2 free throws with 1:01 left and, after a Golden Eagles turnover, Kinchen and McFarland hit back-to-back 3s to make it 67-all and force OT.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Rennegarbe
- Jason Baker
- John Boylan
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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