UT Martin takes down Eastern Illinois 65-61

By Canadian Press on January 3, 2026.

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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