5-12, 1-5 Conference
63
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 37 | 26 | 63 |
| UTM | 23 | 45 | 68 |
8-10, 4-3 Conference
68
Salaridze's 23 lead UT Martin past Eastern Illinois 68-63
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Vladimer Salaridze's 23 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 68-63 on Thursday night.
Salaridze added six rebounds for the Skyhawks (8-10, 4-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Tarence Guinyard scored 18 points and added eight rebounds.
Artese Stapleton led the way for the Panthers (5-12, 1-5) with 16 points and six rebounds. Eastern Illinois also got 15 points and two blocks from Nakyel Shelton. Zion Fruster also had 12 points.
These two teams both play Saturday. UT Martin hosts SIU-Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois visits Tennessee State.
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Game Information
Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
1:30 AM, 17 January 2025
Martin, TN
Attendance: 1,579
- Referees:
- Kevin Driver
- John Boylan
- Tavares Armour
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 |
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