UT Martin defeats So Indiana 56-73
UT Martin Takes Down So Indiana 73-56 in Conference Showdown
The visiting UT Martin Eagles flew into Screaming Eagles Arena, taking on the host So Indiana Screaming Eagles in a crucial conference matchup. The away team's relentless effort paid off as they secured a 17-point victory, handing So Indiana its first home loss of the season.
Halftime marked a turning point in the game, with UT Martin leading 35-33. The Eagles' strong performance on both ends of the court allowed them to maintain their lead throughout the second half. By the final buzzer, UT Martin had built an insurmountable gap, outscoring So Indiana 38-23 in the first half.
UT Martin's Filip Radakovic was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. His dominance on both ends of the court helped his team secure the win. On the other hand, So Indiana's Amaree Brown led the way for the home team, posting 17 points.
The game saw both teams struggle from beyond the arc, with UT Martin's seven three-pointers compared to So Indiana's eight. However, the Eagles' ability to convert their free throws made a significant difference, as they shot 80% from the line, while So Indiana struggled at just 62%.
UT Martin's strong rebounding efforts and quick offense were key factors in their victory. The team outrebounded So Indiana 45-28 and capitalized on 17 fast break points, which contributed significantly to their lead.
In the end, UT Martin's balanced performance led to a convincing win over So Indiana. With this victory, the Eagles took another step towards securing a strong conference finish.
Game Statistics
So Indiana (HOME) Game Stats
- Field Goals: 15/51 (29.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 7/25 (28.0%)
- 3-Point FG: 8/26 (31.0%)
- Free Throws: 18/29 (62.0%)
- Rebounds: 28
- Assists: 4
- Turnovers: 11
- Steals: 7
- Blocks: 5
- Total Fouls: 19
UT Martin (AWAY) Game Stats
- Field Goals: 25/55 (45.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 18/39 (46.2%)
- 3-Point FG: 7/16 (44.0%)
- Free Throws: 16/20 (80.0%)
- Rebounds: 45
- Assists: 10
- Turnovers: 14
- Steals: 8
- Blocks: 5
- Total Fouls: 20