UT Martin Skyhawks @ Tennessee State Tigers
Weston scores 20, Tennessee State knocks off UT Martin 81-80 in OT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Brandon Weston scored 20 points as Tennessee State beat UT Martin 81-80 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Weston had five rebounds and four steals for the Tigers (8-12, 4-5 Ohio Valley Conference). Knute Wood scored 15 points while shot 4 for 8 from beyond the arc and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added three steals. Ron Jessamy shot 3 of 3 from the field and 5 for 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.
Vladimer Salaridze led the way for the Skyhawks (9-11, 5-4) with 18 points, 14 rebounds and three steals. Afan Trnka added 15 points and two steals for UT Martin. Matija Zuzic finished with 12 points.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Chris Fuller
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 7-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Tennessee State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 13-7 |
| Morehead State | 7-3 | 0.5 | 11-10 |
| Little Rock | 6-3 | 1 | 9-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 6-4 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Lindenwood | 6-4 | 1.5 | 12-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 6-4 | 1.5 | 11-10 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-5 | 2.5 | 9-12 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-8 | 5.5 | 7-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-8 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
| Western Illinois | 0-10 | 7.5 | 4-17 |
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