Prairie View A&M defeats UT Martin 78-66 to win the EKU Classic
RICHMOND, Ky. -- — Brian Myles had 18 points in Prairie View A&M's 78-66 win over UT Martin in the championship game at the EKU Classic tournament in Richmond, Kentucky on Sunday.
Myles had 14 rebounds for the Panthers (3-2). Charles Smith IV scored 18 points while going 6 of 15 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line, and added eight rebounds. Chris Felix Jr. finished 5 of 10 from the floor to finish with 12 points.
The Skyhawks (3-2) were led by Jordan Sears, who recorded 23 points and five assists. Issa Muhammad added 15 points and 13 rebounds for UT Martin. Jacob Crews also recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds.
NEXT UP
Up next for Prairie View A&M is a Tuesday matchup with Eastern Kentucky on the road, and UT Martin hosts North Alabama on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Terry
- Jesse Joseph
- James Deering
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 |
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-10 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
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