Simon scores 30 to lift UT Martin over UNC Asheville 79-68
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — KJ Simon had a career-high 30 points as UT Martin defeated UNC Asheville 79-68 on Tuesday night.
Bernie Andre had 14 points and seven rebounds for UT Martin (4-7), which snapped its four-game losing streak. Chris Nix added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Koby Jeffries had six rebounds.
Quay Kimble scored a season-high 20 points for the Bulldogs (6-5). Trent Stephney added 11 points. Tajion Jones had 10 points and six rebounds. Drew Pember had six points and five blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Chris Hudson
- Cedric Coleman
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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