UT Martin takes down Eastern Illinois 65-61
Published Jan. 3, 2026 7:41 p.m. ET
Associated Press
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Matas Deniusas had 19 points in UT Martin's 65-61 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday.
Deniusas had nine rebounds for the Skyhawks (11-4, 3-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Afan Trnka and Pedro Santos each finished with 11 points.
Zion Fruster finished with 17 points, four assists and two steals for the Panthers (4-10, 1-3). Kooper Jacobi added 16 points, seven rebounds and two steals for Eastern Illinois. Meechie White also recorded 12 points and five steals.
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