UT Martin Skyhawks @ Morehead State Eagles
Morehead State wins 70-69 in OT over UT Martin to begin Ohio Valley Conference play
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- — Jerone Morton scored 18 points, including a go-ahead basket in overtime, to help Morehead State defeat UT Martin 70-69 on Thursday night to begin Ohio Valley Conference play.
Morton added seven assists for the Eagles (5-6). Tyler Brelsford added 13 points while going 4 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line while he also had five rebounds. Steven Clay went 3 of 6 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.
The Skyhawks (4-8) were led by Tarence Guinyard, who recorded 17 points and two steals. Matija Zuzic added 12 points for UT Martin. Vladimer Salaridze had 10 points and four assists.
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Game Information
Morehead, KY
Referee:Blake Harris
Referee:Jesse Joseph
Referee:Chris Duprey
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 11-4 | - | 19-7 |
| Tennessee State | 11-4 | - | 17-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-5 | 1 | 17-9 |
| Lindenwood | 10-5 | 1 | 16-10 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 10-5 | 1 | 15-11 |
| Morehead State | 10-5 | 1 | 14-12 |
| Little Rock | 7-8 | 4 | 10-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 6-9 | 5 | 10-16 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-10 | 6 | 10-16 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-13 | 9 | 5-20 |
| Western Illinois | 1-15 | 10.5 | 5-22 |
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