| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTM | 33 | 43 | 76 |
| EIU | 37 | 22 | 59 |
Sears scores 25, UT Martin knocks off Eastern Illinois 76-59
UT Martin takes down Eastern Illinois
UT Martin goes on the road and beats Eastern Illinois by 17 points.
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
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Dillon Brasher
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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