Thursday, February 27
Martin, Tenn.
5:30 p.m.
UT Martin
19-9, 15-2OVC
75
vs
58
SIUE
3-25, 1-16OVC
1
2
3
4
F
SIUE
15
12
19
12
58
UT Martin
23
15
21
16
75
UT MARTIN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL REMAINS IN FIRST PLACE WITH 75-58 WIN OVER SIUE
2/27/2020 9:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin women's basketball team used a balanced effort to keep its Ohio Valley Conference championship hopes in its own hands with a 75-58 victory over SIUE in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.
The Skyhawks (19-9, 15-2 OVC) used the win to remain tied atop the OVC standings with one game to play. UT Martin took care of the ball with just eight turnovers while tallying 13 steals on the other end while forcing 17 turnovers.
UT Martin boasted a balanced scoring effort with four players in double figures. Maddie Waldrop led all scorers with 21 points, tallying her third 20-point performance this season. Chelsey Perry joined in the action with 18 points and seven rebounds while Dasia Young (13) and Brittni Moore (10) both scored in double figures.
"Tonight was a little disappointing because we came out really flat and didn't play with intensity," UT Martin head coach Kevin McMillan said. "You want to be playing well heading into the tournament and we just didn't do that tonight. Give credit to SIUE because they fought all night long and made it difficult on us. I do give our kids credit because they figured out a way to win without playing their best and there is something to be said for that. We need to have balance if we are going to make any type of run and we were able to place four in double figures. That is something to build on."
Gallery: (2/27/2020) WBB vs. SIUE
SIUE (3-25, 1-16) saw its losing streak reach 15 games in the contest. The Cougars posted two players in double figures with Kaitlin Lee and Allie Troeckler scoring 12 points each.
UT Martin will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 29 with a rematch against OVC foe Southeast Missouri. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
The Skyhawks (19-9, 15-2 OVC) used the win to remain tied atop the OVC standings with one game to play. UT Martin took care of the ball with just eight turnovers while tallying 13 steals on the other end while forcing 17 turnovers.
UT Martin boasted a balanced scoring effort with four players in double figures. Maddie Waldrop led all scorers with 21 points, tallying her third 20-point performance this season. Chelsey Perry joined in the action with 18 points and seven rebounds while Dasia Young (13) and Brittni Moore (10) both scored in double figures.
"Tonight was a little disappointing because we came out really flat and didn't play with intensity," UT Martin head coach Kevin McMillan said. "You want to be playing well heading into the tournament and we just didn't do that tonight. Give credit to SIUE because they fought all night long and made it difficult on us. I do give our kids credit because they figured out a way to win without playing their best and there is something to be said for that. We need to have balance if we are going to make any type of run and we were able to place four in double figures. That is something to build on."
SIUE (3-25, 1-16) saw its losing streak reach 15 games in the contest. The Cougars posted two players in double figures with Kaitlin Lee and Allie Troeckler scoring 12 points each.
UT Martin will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 29 with a rematch against OVC foe Southeast Missouri. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Team Stats
SIUE
UTM
FG%
.426
.467
3FG%
.333
.353
FT%
.350
.929
RB
36
33
TO
17
8
STL
6
13
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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