Broome lifts Morehead State over UT Martin 68-60
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Johni Broome had 19 points and blocked 12 shots to carry Morehead State to a 68-60 win over UT Martin on Wednesday night.
Jaylen Sebree had 13 points for the Eagles (20-8, 12-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Ta'lon Cooper added seven rebounds.
KK Curry tied a career high with 24 points for the Skyhawks (8-19, 4-11), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Chris Nix added 11 rebounds.
The Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Skyhawks for the season. Morehead State defeated UT Martin 76-62 on Jan. 12.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- James Hicks
- Kevin Mathis
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 |