Knox's 23 help Alabama State defeat UT Martin 103-93 in OT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- — Amarr Knox scored 23 points as Alabama State beat UT Martin 103-93 in overtime on Wednesday night.
After UT Martin scored five points in the final 15 seconds of regulation to tie it, the Hornets recovered and outscored the Skyhawks 15-5 in overtime.
Knox shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Hornets (4-6). Micah Simpsom shot 7 for 13, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc to add 20 points. CJ Hines finished with 17 points, five rebounds and 11 assists.
Tarence Guinyard led the Skyhawks (3-7) in scoring, finishing with 31 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Matija Zuzic added 21 points and nine rebounds for UT Martin. Afan Trnka also had 19 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Devyn Page
- Donta Carter
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-4 | 0.5 | 16-8 |
| Little Rock | 8-4 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 1 | 13-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 7-5 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Tennessee State | 6-6 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Lindenwood | 5-7 | 4 | 10-13 |
| UT Martin | 5-7 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-8 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-9 | 5.5 | 8-16 |
| Western Illinois | 2-10 | 7 | 8-15 |
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 9-0 | - | 14-8 |
| Texas Southern | 7-2 | 2 | 10-12 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-3 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Jackson State | 6-3 | 3 | 6-16 |
| Alabama State | 5-4 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Florida A&M | 5-4 | 4 | 8-12 |
| Alcorn State | 5-4 | 4 | 5-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-6 | 6 | 7-15 |
| Grambling | 3-6 | 6 | 6-16 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-6 | 6 | 4-18 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 1-8 | 8 | 4-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-8 | 8 | 3-19 |
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