Knox's 23 help Alabama State defeat UT Martin 103-93 in OT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- — Amarr Knox scored 23 points as Alabama State beat UT Martin 103-93 in overtime on Wednesday night.
After UT Martin scored five points in the final 15 seconds of regulation to tie it, the Hornets recovered and outscored the Skyhawks 15-5 in overtime.
Knox shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Hornets (4-6). Micah Simpsom shot 7 for 13, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc to add 20 points. CJ Hines finished with 17 points, five rebounds and 11 assists.
Tarence Guinyard led the Skyhawks (3-7) in scoring, finishing with 31 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Matija Zuzic added 21 points and nine rebounds for UT Martin. Afan Trnka also had 19 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Devyn Page
- Donta Carter
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 7-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Little Rock | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| UT Martin | 5-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-5 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Lindenwood | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Tennessee State | 3-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Western Illinois | 2-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | 1 | 4-14 |
| Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 3-2 | 2 | 3-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 4-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-5 | 5 | 3-15 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-17 |
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