UT Martin Skyhawks @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Cross, Henry lead Jacksonville State past UT Martin 72-58
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacara Cross had 20 points and Kayne Henry scored 18 as Jacksonville State topped UT Martin 72-58 on Saturday.
The Gamecocks (12-17, 7-9 Ohio Valley Conference) led by 11 points at halftime and maintained at least a nine-point advantage throughout the second half.
Quintin Dove had 26 points for UT Martin (8-19, 4-12). Derek Hawthorne, Jr. added 20 points and six rebounds for the Skyhawks.
The Gamecocks improve to 2-0 against the Skyhawks for the season. Jacksonville State defeated UT Martin 75-61 on Feb. 8.
Jacksonville State plays at Tennessee State on Thursday. UT Martin plays at home against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Thursday.
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Game Information
Jacksonville, AL
Referee:James Hicks
Referee:Chris Balunek
Referee:Gabe Tucker
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 9-2 | - | 17-5 |
| Tennessee State | 8-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Lindenwood | 8-4 | 1.5 | 14-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 1.5 | 13-10 |
| Morehead State | 8-4 | 1.5 | 12-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 7-5 | 2.5 | 14-9 |
| Little Rock | 6-5 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-7 | 4.5 | 9-14 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-8 | 5.5 | 9-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-10 | 7.5 | 5-17 |
| Western Illinois | 0-12 | 9.5 | 4-19 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 10-0 | - | 18-3 |
| Sam Houston | 7-4 | 3.5 | 15-7 |
| Missouri State | 7-4 | 3.5 | 13-9 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 4.5 | 14-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-5 | 5 | 12-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-5 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-6 | 5.5 | 12-10 |
| UTEP | 4-7 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
| Florida International | 3-7 | 7 | 10-11 |
| New Mexico State | 3-8 | 7.5 | 10-11 |
| Delaware | 2-8 | 8 | 6-15 |
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