Dove carries UT-Martin past SIU-Edwardsville 79-76
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Quintin Dove had 18 points as UT Martin narrowly beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 79-76 on Saturday.
Ja'Darius Harris and Parker Stewart added 16 points each for the Skyhawks. Stewart also had seven assists.
Miles Thomas had 14 points for UT Martin (6-13, 2-6 Ohio Valley Conference), which snapped its four-game losing streak.
Shamar Wright had 18 points for the Cougars (5-16, 2-6). Mike Adewunmi added 15 points. Brandon Jackson had 14 points.
UT Martin plays Eastern Kentucky on the road on Thursday. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville takes on Austin Peay on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Rennegarbe
- Eric Lowe
- Kenneth Moreland
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
| UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
| Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |
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