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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 19-12 |
| Tennessee State | 14-5 | 0.5 | 20-9 |
| UT Martin | 13-6 | 1.5 | 21-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 13-6 | 1.5 | 18-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 11-8 | 3.5 | 18-12 |
| Lindenwood | 10-9 | 4.5 | 16-14 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-11 | 6.5 | 13-17 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-11 | 6.5 | 12-18 |
| Little Rock | 8-11 | 6.5 | 11-19 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-15 | 10.5 | 7-22 |
| Western Illinois | 1-18 | 13.5 | 5-25 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 15-2 | - | 23-5 |
| Sam Houston | 12-5 | 3 | 20-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 10-7 | 5 | 17-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 9-8 | 6 | 17-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Jacksonville State | 9-8 | 6 | 14-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 8-9 | 7 | 14-14 |
| Missouri State | 7-10 | 8 | 13-15 |
| New Mexico State | 6-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| Florida International | 6-11 | 9 | 13-15 |
| UTEP | 6-11 | 9 | 10-18 |
| Delaware | 5-12 | 10 | 9-19 |
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