Eastern Illinois Panthers @ UT Martin Skyhawks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 18 | 23 | 41 |
UTM | 26 | 25 | 51 |
Defense shines as UT Martin tops E. Illinois 51-41
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Jaron Williams recorded 17 points as UT Martin topped Eastern Illinois 51-41 on Thursday night. Vinnie Viana added 11 points for the Skyhawks, who held the Panthers to 28.1% shooting, the lowest mark of the season for an UT Martin opponent..
Ajani Kennedy had 14 rebounds for UT Martin (5-9, 3-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Eastern Illinois totaled 18 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Deang Deang had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Panthers (5-12, 2-8), who have now lost seven games in a row. Josiah Wallace added 11 points. Madani Diarra had nine rebounds.
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Game Information
Martin, TN
Referee:Brett Miles
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Chase Vaden
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 7-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Tennessee State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 13-7 |
| Morehead State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 11-10 |
| Little Rock | 6-3 | 1 | 9-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 6-4 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Lindenwood | 6-4 | 1.5 | 12-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 6-4 | 1.5 | 11-10 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-5 | 2.5 | 9-12 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-8 | 5.5 | 7-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-8 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
| Western Illinois | 0-10 | 7.5 | 4-17 |
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