Lawrence carries Middle Tennessee over UT Martin 84-75
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Eli Lawrence had a season-high 21 points as Middle Tennessee topped UT Martin 84-75 on Saturday night.
DeAndre Dishman had 15 points for Middle Tennessee (8-2). Donovan Sims added 15 points and seven rebounds.
KJ Simon tied a career high with 21 points and had five steals for the Skyhawks (3-7), whose losing streak stretched to four games. KK Curry added 18 points. Koby Jeffries had 14 points.
The Blue Raiders improve to 2-0 against the Skyhawks for the season. Middle Tennessee defeated UT Martin 73-61 on Dec. 1.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Andrew Walton
- John St. Clair
- Mick Fieldbinder
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |