SIU Edwardsville Cougars @ UT Martin Skyhawks
Salaridze scores 16, UT Martin beats SIU-Edwardsville 85-82
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Vladimer Salaridze had 16 points in UT Martin's 85-82 victory against SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday night.
Salaridze shot 5 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Skyhawks (9-10, 5-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Josue Grullon scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Matija Zuzic had 12 points and shot 4 for 7, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Ray'Sean Taylor led the way for the Cougars (12-7, 5-3) with 23 points and two steals. Brian Taylor II added 19 points and five assists for SIU-Edwardsville. Ring Malith also had 14 points. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Cougars.
NEXT UP
Up next for UT Martin is a matchup Tuesday with Tennessee State on the road. SIU-Edwardsville hosts Southern Indiana on Thursday.
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Game Information
Martin, TN
Referee:Andrew Walton
Referee:Chris Chumley
Referee:John Garrett
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 9-2 | - | 17-5 |
| Tennessee State | 8-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Lindenwood | 8-4 | 1.5 | 14-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 1.5 | 13-10 |
| Morehead State | 8-4 | 1.5 | 12-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 7-5 | 2.5 | 14-9 |
| Little Rock | 6-5 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-7 | 4.5 | 9-14 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-8 | 5.5 | 9-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-10 | 7.5 | 5-17 |
| Western Illinois | 0-12 | 9.5 | 4-19 |
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