Cumberland (TN) Phoenix at UT Martin Skyhawks
· NCAA Men's Basketball
UT Martin rolls past in-state NAIA rival Cumberland, 95-64
The game renews the series with in-state opponent Cumberland, which had been dormant since 1996. The Skyhawks now are 5-0 against the Phoenix.
UT-Martin got off to a fast start, going on a 17-5 first-half run and building a 53-34 lead by intermission.
The Skyhawks shot a brisk 38 of 67 (56.7 percent) for the game, knocking down 13 of 29 from beyond the arc and dishing out 28 assists.
Three players finished with eight points for the Phoenix. Cumberland shot 25 of 64 (39.1 percent) and was 7 of 20 from deep (35 percent).
The win is the second in a row for the Skyhawks, who earned their first win of the season Sunday by knocking off UT Rio Grande Valley, 88-80.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 64 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:19 | Malik Pugh Defensive Rebound. | 64 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:19 | Ronell Abaekobe missed Layup. | 64 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Cameron Johnson Defensive Rebound. | 64 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Jalen Jackson missed Three Point Jumper. | 64 - 95 |
Statistics
 UTM |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-64 | FG | 38-67 |
| 39 | Field Goal % | 57 |
| 7-20 | 3PT | 13-29 |
| 35 | Three Point % | 45 |
| 7-10 | FT | 6-9 |
| 70 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 32 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 17 | Defensive Rebounds | 24 |
| 17 | Assists | 28 |
| 4 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 8 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 26 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 48 |
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 32 |
Game Information
Venue: Skyhawk Arena
Location: Martin, TN
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Location: Martin, TN
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2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood | 2-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Tennessee State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Morehead State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
| Little Rock | 1-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
| UT Martin | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Western Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-8 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |