OVC Action features the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (19-13, 9-9 OVC) on the road against the UT Martin Skyhawks (18-13, 10-8 OVC) on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:00 p.m am ET.
In its previous game, SIU-Edwardsville defeated Southern Indiana 68-54 on Wednesday. Damarco Minor posted a team-high 27 points (and contributed zero assists and four boards). In his last game, UT Martin lost to Morehead State 72-58 on Saturday. Jordan Sears was the top scorer with 17 points.
When is SIU-Edwardsville vs. UT Martin and when does it start?
This competition between the Cougars and Skyhawks will take place on Thursday March 2nd, 2023. Expect the opening tip at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch SIU-Edwardsville vs. UT Martin?
The Cougars and Skyhawks will take to the court for this match-up at the Ford Center on March 2nd and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets from Vivid Seats now!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on ESPN+.
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SIU-Edwardsville Cougars vs. UT Martin Skyhawks match preview
SIU-Edwardsville stats, odds and insights
SIU-Edwardsville outsells opponents by 3.6 points per game (ranked 113th in college basketball with 74.6 points per game while allowing 71.0 per game ranked 209th in college basketball) and has one point difference overall from +116.
The Cougars average just 0.8 points behind the Skyhawks (75.4).
SIU-Edwardsville combines 7.0 threes per game (229th in college basketball) while their opponents averaged 6.7.
The Cougars are averaging 76.5 points per game in home games. When playing on the go, they average 71.8 points per competition.
In its last 10 games, SIU-Edwardsville has accumulated 76.3 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 74.6 it’s amassed over the course of the 2022-23 season.
UT Martin Stats, Odds & Insights
UT Martin outsells opponents by 5.7 points per game (81.1 points per game, 15th place in college basketball and 75.4 points per game, 320th place in college basketball) and has a +178 point differential .
The Skyhawks’ 81.1 points per game is 10.1 more than the Cougars concede.
UT Martin is averaging 7.8 threes per game (140th in college basketball) while his opponents have averaged 7.8.
The Skyhawks are 87.4 points per game at home and 75.2 away.
UT Martin has averaged 79.1 points per competition in their last 10 games, down 2.0 points from their season average of 81.1.
Cougars Key Players to Watch
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray’Sean Taylor | 32 | 15.4 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Damarco minor | 32 | 13.9 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Deejuan Pruitt | 28 | 11.3 | 8.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Shamar Wright | 32 | 11.0 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Lamar Wright | 32 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
Key Skyhawks players in mind
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Stewart | 28 | 16.6 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3.0 |
| KJ Simon | 29 | 14.8 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Jordan Sears | 30 | 14.8 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Jose Nazario | 1 | 13.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| KK Curry | 29 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
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