| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTM | 26 | 49 | 5 | 80 |
| TNST | 36 | 39 | 6 | 81 |
Weston scores 20, Tennessee State knocks off UT Martin 81-80 in OT
Knute Wood sinks go-ahead 3 for Tennessee State in OT
Knute Wood buries a crucial 3-pointer to retake the lead for Tennessee State in overtime.
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
- Referees:
- Tyler Kumpf
- Kevin Mathis
- Chris Fuller
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 | 5-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Tennessee State | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-5 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Lindenwood | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Western Illinois | 2-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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