UT Martin Basketball: Redhawks Fall to Southeast Missouri State in Overtime Thriller

UT Martin Basketball: A Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Southeast Missouri State

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) – The UT Martin Skyhawks suffered a tough 56-53 overtime defeat at the hands of Southeast Missouri State on Tuesday night. Despite a strong performance from Pedro Santos, the Skyhawks couldn’t secure the win in a game that went down to the wire.

Game Recap

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout regulation. A clutch layup by UT Martin’s Pedro Santos with just 30 seconds remaining forced the game into overtime, tying the score at 47-all. However, Southeast Missouri State proved too strong in the extra period.

Brendan Terry sealed the victory for the Redhawks with a pair of crucial free throws with only 11 seconds left on the clock. A last-ditch three-point attempt by Afan Trnka fell short, handing UT Martin the loss.

Key Performers

BJ Ward led Southeast Missouri State with a game-high 15 points, adding 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Brendan Terry contributed 14 points for the Redhawks, shooting 4-of-8 from the field and a perfect 6-of-8 from the free-throw line. Marqueas Bell added 9 points to the Redhawks’ total.

For UT Martin, Matas Deniusas was the leading scorer with 17 points and 2 steals. Pedro Santos followed with 16 points and 2 steals, while Damien King chipped in with 9 points and 3 steals.

Team Statistics

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks: 17-11 (12-5 Ohio Valley Conference)
UT Martin Skyhawks: 20-8 (12-5 Ohio Valley Conference)

This game showcased the competitive nature of the Ohio Valley Conference. While UT Martin remains a strong contender with a 20-8 record, this loss serves as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead.

Looking Ahead

UT Martin will look to bounce back in their next game, aiming to regain their winning form. Stay tuned for updates on their schedule and future matchups. You can find more information about college basketball at NCAA.com.

This story was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.