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1 | 2 | T | |
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UTM | 33 | 43 | 76 |
EIU | 37 | 22 | 59 |
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Sears scores 25, UT Martin knocks off Eastern Illinois 76-59
UT Martin takes down Eastern Illinois
UT Martin goes on the road and beats Eastern Illinois by 17 points.
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Jordan Sears' 25 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 76-59 on Thursday night.
Sears had six rebounds and five assists for the Skyhawks (13-9, 6-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Desmond Williams scored 19 points and added six rebounds. Jacob Crews shot 4 for 14 (0 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Tiger Booker led the Panthers (10-12, 4-5) in scoring, finishing with 28 points and three steals. Corey Swayer Jr. added 10 points and two steals for Eastern Illinois. Dan Luers also had five points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Dillon Brasher
- Shane Staggs
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |