| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIUE | 36 | 46 | 82 |
| UTM | 39 | 46 | 85 |
Salaridze scores 16, UT Martin beats SIU-Edwardsville 85-82
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Vladimer Salaridze had 16 points in UT Martin's 85-82 victory against SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday night.
Salaridze shot 5 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Skyhawks (9-10, 5-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Josue Grullon scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Matija Zuzic had 12 points and shot 4 for 7, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Ray'Sean Taylor led the way for the Cougars (12-7, 5-3) with 23 points and two steals. Brian Taylor II added 19 points and five assists for SIU-Edwardsville. Ring Malith also had 14 points. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Cougars.
NEXT UP
Up next for UT Martin is a matchup Tuesday with Tennessee State on the road. SIU-Edwardsville hosts Southern Indiana on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Andrew Walton
- Chris Chumley
- John Garrett
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State | 13-4 | - | 18-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-5 | 1 | 19-9 |
| Little Rock | 11-6 | 2 | 17-11 |
| Tennessee State | 10-7 | 3 | 14-14 |
| Tennessee Tech | 9-8 | 4 | 14-14 |
| Lindenwood | 9-8 | 4 | 14-14 |
| Morehead State | 9-8 | 4 | 14-14 |
| UT Martin | 8-10 | 5.5 | 12-17 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-12 | 8 | 9-19 |
| Western Illinois | 4-13 | 9 | 10-18 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-13 | 9 | 9-18 |
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