Morehead State Eagles @ UT Martin Skyhawks
UT-Martin outlasts Morehead State 75-72 in OT
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Marshun Newell scored 20 points, Deville Smith added 18 and the duo scored all of Tennessee-Martin's 11 points in overtime, lifting the Skyhawks past Morehead State 75-72 on Saturday night.
Newell opened overtime with a layup and Smith drilled a 3-pointer to grab the lead for good. A lay-in from Smith gave UT-Martin a 73-70 lead with 22 seconds left. After two free throws from Morehead State's Brent Arrington, Newell made a pair at the line, and Angelo Warner's 3-pointer was no good in the final seconds.
Arkeem Joseph had 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting with eight rebounds for the Skyhawks (9-6, 1-1 Ohio Valley). Twymond Howard added 14 points and seven boards for UT-Martin, which shot 46.7 percent from the field.
Kareem Storey, who hit a layup late in regulation to force overtime, led the Eagles (6-12, 1-2) with 22 points while Arrington and Warner each chipped in 15.
Game Information
Martin, TN
Referee:Rick Shoulders
Referee:Tommy Short
Referee:Jay Hicks
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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