| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTM | 26 | 36 | 62 |
| WIU | 27 | 32 | 59 |
UT Martin earns 62-59 victory against Western Illinois
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: Game Highlights
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: Game Highlights
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Jordan Sears had 16 points in UT Martin's 62-59 victory against Western Illinois on Saturday.
Sears also contributed five rebounds and eight assists for the Skyhawks (15-10, 8-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Issa Muhammad scored 12 points and added 12 rebounds. Jacob Crews was 5 of 12 shooting (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.
Jesiah West led the Leathernecks (15-10, 8-4) in scoring, finishing with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. JJ Kalakon added 12 points for Western Illinois. In addition, Quinlan Bennett had 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lewis Garrison
- Ron Gengenbacher
- Chris Duprey
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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