| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| UTM | 23 | 30 | 53 |
Friday IV lifts E. Illinois over UT Martin 58-53
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Sammy Friday IV posted 13 points as Eastern Illinois broke its 10-game losing streak, narrowly defeating UT Martin 58-53 on Thursday night.
Kejuan Clements had 12 points for Eastern Illinois (3-17, 1-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Paul Bizimana added four blocks.
UT Martin totaled 23 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Bernie Andre had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Skyhawks (7-14, 3-6). KK Curry added 16 points and three blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- James Hicks
- Josh Pitto
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 8-4 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Little Rock | 8-4 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 1 | 13-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 7-5 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Tennessee State | 6-6 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Lindenwood | 5-7 | 4 | 10-13 |
| UT Martin | 5-7 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-8 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-8 | 5 | 8-15 |
| Western Illinois | 2-10 | 7 | 8-15 |
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