The University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball team, currently leading the Ohio Valley Conference standings, is set to host the Southeast Missouri Redhawks tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. This matchup will follow the women’s game, making it part of a thrilling doubleheader.
Historically, the Skyhawks have fared well against Southeast Missouri, boasting a 31-14 record at home and a strong 28-11 at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center since its inception in 1978. UT Martin has enjoyed a remarkable streak at home against the Redhawks, winning the last seven encounters, although three of these victories have come by a narrow margin of five points or less, including a closely contested 66-63 win last season.
The Skyhawks (20-7, 12-4 OVC) are eager to bounce back from a 66-50 loss to the Redhawks earlier this season in Cape Girardeau, where they were limited to a season-low scoring effort. Despite that setback, standout performances from players such as Bukumirović, who registered 11 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, showcased their potential.
UT Martin is coming off an impressive 81-76 road victory against SIUE on Saturday, marking the program’s sixth 20-win season since the NCAA Division I Era began in 1992. The Skyhawks rallied from an 11-point deficit with 12 minutes to go and benefitted from significant contributions from Bukumirović, who led the team with 19 points and nine rebounds, along with Deniusas and other key players who shone from beyond the arc.
On the other side, the Redhawks (16-11, 11-5 OVC) have been on a roll, winning seven of their last eight games, including a recent 73-61 success against Lindenwood in which Marqueas Bell delivered a standout performance, scoring a career-high 25 points.
Fans eager to catch this exciting matchup can tune into the ESPN+ live video stream, listen to the broadcast on WCMT 1410 AM/100.5 FM, and follow along with live stats and game notes available through UT Martin’s official channels. This game promises to be a competitive encounter as both teams look to enhance their respective standings in the conference.