UT Martin Skyhawks @ Tennessee State Tigers
Weston scores 20, Tennessee State knocks off UT Martin 81-80 in OT
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
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |

