UT Martin is 5-6 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Cougars have gone 1-6 against OVC opponents. SIU-Edwardsville is 2-10 in games decided by 10 or more points.

BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin hosts Eastern Illinois after Shae Littleford scored 22 points in UT Martin's 79-73 loss to the Lindenwood (MO) Lions. The Skyhawks have gone 4-4 at home. UT Martin is 3-10 against opponents over .500.

Vladimer Salaridze's 23 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 68-63 on Thursday night. Salaridze added six rebounds for the Skyhawks (8-10, 4-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Tarence Guinyard scored 18 points and added eight rebounds.

UT Martin faces the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars after Vladimer Salaridze scored 23 points in UT Martin's 68-63 victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers.