| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTM | 39 | 34 | 73 |
| EKU | 46 | 67 | 113 |
Green Jr. carries E. Kentucky past UT Martin 113-73
RICHMOND, Ky. -- — Wendell Green Jr. scored 25 points as Eastern Kentucky stretched its winning streak to eight games, romping past UT Martin 113-73 on Thursday night.
Michael Moreno added 23 points for the Colonels and freshman Curt Lewis had a season best 19 points and five steals for Eastern Kentucky (13-2, 7-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Devontae Blanton added 19 points.
Eastern Kentucky posted a season-high 20 3-pointers on 37 attempts (54%). Green Jr. made 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Cameron Holden had 20 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for the Skyhawks (3-8, 1-6), whose losing streak reached eight games. Anthony Thomas added 16 points. Kenton Eskridge had 10 points.
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2020-2021 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 18-2 | - | 24-3 |
| Morehead State | 17-3 | 1 | 20-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 15-5 | 3 | 21-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 13-6 | 4.5 | 17-8 |
| Austin Peay | 10-10 | 8 | 14-12 |
| Murray State | 10-10 | 8 | 13-12 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 9-11 | 9 | 11-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 7-12 | 10.5 | 9-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 6-14 | 12 | 9-18 |
| UT Martin | 6-14 | 12 | 8-16 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-15 | 13 | 5-22 |
| Tennessee State | 3-17 | 15 | 4-19 |