UT Martin Skyhawks @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UTM | 33 | 43 | 76 |
EIU | 37 | 22 | 59 |
Sears scores 25, UT Martin knocks off Eastern Illinois 76-59
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Jordan Sears' 25 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 76-59 on Thursday night.
Sears had six rebounds and five assists for the Skyhawks (13-9, 6-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Desmond Williams scored 19 points and added six rebounds. Jacob Crews shot 4 for 14 (0 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Tiger Booker led the Panthers (10-12, 4-5) in scoring, finishing with 28 points and three steals. Corey Swayer Jr. added 10 points and two steals for Eastern Illinois. Dan Luers also had five points.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Mike O'Neill
Referee:Dillon Brasher
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-5 | - | 18-12 |
| Tennessee State | 13-5 | 0.5 | 19-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 13-5 | 0.5 | 18-11 |
| UT Martin | 12-6 | 1.5 | 20-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-8 | 3.5 | 17-12 |
| Lindenwood | 10-8 | 3.5 | 16-13 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-10 | 5.5 | 13-16 |
| Little Rock | 8-10 | 5.5 | 11-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 7-11 | 6.5 | 11-18 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-15 | 10 | 7-22 |
| Western Illinois | 1-17 | 12.5 | 5-24 |
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