Saturday, January 17
Martin, Tenn.
1 p.m.
UT Martin
vs
Lindenwood
Skyhawks Look For Seventh Straight Home Win Against Lindenwood Saturday
1/16/2026 2:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Date (Time): Sat., Jan. 17, 2026 (1 p.m.)
Opponent (Record): Lindenwood Lions (13-5, 5-2 OVC)
Head Coach: Amy Eagan (Truman State, 1999)
Record (Seas.) Overall/LWU: 316-189 (17th)/43-37 (3rd)
Location (Arena): Martin, Tenn. (Kathleen & Tom Elam Center)
Radio: WCMT 100.5 FM (PxP: Chris Brinkley; Analyst: Davis Gregory)
TV/Streaming: ESPN+ (PxP: Chris Brinkley; Analyst: Davis Gregory)
UTM vs. LWU: LWU leads series 4-1
Opponent (Record): Lindenwood Lions (13-5, 5-2 OVC)
Head Coach: Amy Eagan (Truman State, 1999)
Record (Seas.) Overall/LWU: 316-189 (17th)/43-37 (3rd)
Location (Arena): Martin, Tenn. (Kathleen & Tom Elam Center)
Radio: WCMT 100.5 FM (PxP: Chris Brinkley; Analyst: Davis Gregory)
TV/Streaming: ESPN+ (PxP: Chris Brinkley; Analyst: Davis Gregory)
UTM vs. LWU: LWU leads series 4-1
- The University of Tennessee at Martin women's basketball team rallied from an 11-point third-quarter deficit to top SIUE, 64-55, Thursday night at the Kathleen & Tom Elam Center in Martin. UT Martin got off to a shaky start in the first half, giving up 21 second-quarter points to trail SIUE at halftime, 25-21. The Cougars pushed their lead out to as much as 11 in the third quarter and outscored the Skyhawks, 18-14, in the frame. However, in the fourth quarter, it was all UT Martin. The Skyhawks outscored SIUE, 29-12, in the quarter and ended the period on a 14-2 run over the final four minutes and four seconds of the game. Kenley McCarn led the Skyhawks in the game with 15 points to go along with nine rebounds. Zy Thompson notched her fourth double-double of the season on the night, scoring 10 points and pulling down 10 boards.
 - Kenley McCarn currently leads the Skyhawks with 15.7 points per game, while Zy Thompson and Sidni Middleton follow at 11.6 and 9.9, respectively. On the boards, Thompson leads UT Martin with 6.7 rebounds per game, while Brittani Wells leads in assists and steals at 4.1 and 2.1. As a team, the Skyhawks are averaging 65.8 points and 36.2 rebounds per game, while their opponents average 62.6 and 41.4. They are currently shooting 40.3-percent from the field, 28.0-percent from 3-point range and 72.7-percent at the free throw line.
 - Lindenwood enters Saturday's contest at 13-5 overall and 5-2 in OVC play, after a 78-66 win at Southeast Missouri Thursday for its fourth consecutive win. The Lions currently average 73.6 points per game, while allowing 60.1. Lindenwood is currently shooting 46.6-percent from the floor, 37.8-percent from 3-point range and 73.9-percent from the free throw line. On the boards, the Lions average 34.3 rebounds per game, while giving up 31.7.
 - Lindenwood currently has three players that average over 13 points per game with Aleshia Jones leading the way at 13.8, followed by Ellie Brueggemann at 13.3 and Brooke coffey at 13.2. On the boards, Coffey leads the way for the Lions at 7.8, while Gracie Kelsey follows at 4.4.
 - Saturday will be the 6th meeting between UT Martin and Lindenwood, with the Lions leading the all-time series, 4-1. In Martin, Lindenwood has won both previous meetings, including a close 62-59 victory last season.
 - The Skyhawks have made a 3-point field goal in 529 consecutive games, a streak which dates back to Feb. 3, 2009 against Austin Peay and ranks seventh nationally.
 - With 15 points against SIUE, Kenley McCarn has now scored 10 or more points in each of the Skyhawks' 15 games this season. She is averaging 15.7 points on the season and has scored 10 or more points in 24 of her last 26 games.
 - After Thursday's win over SIUE, the Skyhawks are currently 6-1 overall and 3-0 in OVC play at the Kathleen & Tom Elam Center this season. The only loss came on Nov. 9 to then No. 8 Tennessee, giving UT Martin a six-game home win streak.
 - The Skyhawks currently have the 29th-best field goal percentage defense in the nation at 36.0, while they rank 52nd in the nation in steals per game at 10.7. UT Martin is also 78th in the country in turnovers forced per game at 19.3. In addition, the Skyhawks are ranked 71s in 3-point percentage defense at 28.0.
 - The Skyhawks have won all 16 jump balls to start the game this season, with Zy Thompson winning 14 and Norah Clark winning two.
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