UT Martin Skyhawks @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
Sears scores 25, UT Martin knocks off Eastern Illinois 76-59
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
Charleston, IL
Referee:Mike O'Neill
Referee:Dillon Brasher
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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