RICHMOND, Ky. – Following a nail-biter loss to Murray State Thursday, the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team hopes to bounce back Saturday night against UT Martin. Tip time in McBrayer Arena is set for 7 p.m.
The Colonels (3-4, 0-1 OVC) have won seven straight meetings versus the Skyhawks (2-5, 0-1) in McBrayer Arena and lead the all-time series by a count of 23-14. Last year, EKU shot 57.5 percent (61-of-106) from the floor in two wins against UT Martin.
Senior
Spencer Perrin has shot better than 50 percent from the floor in four straight games. During that stretch, Perrin is averaging 15 points per game and shooting 65.7 percent (23-of-35) from the floor.
UT Martin has lost five straight games including a 70-49 setback at Morehead State Thursday evening. Senior guard Reuben Clayton averages a team-high 16.9 points per game, which also ranks third highest in the OVC.
Following Saturday’s game, Eastern concludes its six-game home stand on Wednesday, Dec. 8 with a non-conference game against Kentucky Christian.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Game Notes
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Television
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Video Streaming
--Saturday’s game can be seen on the web as part of OVCSports.tv. The cost is $5.95.
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Live Audio
--Saturday’s game can be heard locally on WCYO 100.7 FM.
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Live Stats
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Tickets
--Tickets are available by calling the EKU ticket office at 859-622-2122. The ticket box office will open at 3 p.m., one hour prior to the women’s contest. Arena doors will open at 3 p.m., as well.
Directions
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Storylines
--Senior
Devin McDonald has made 15 consecutive free throws since missing his first attempt of the season on Nov. 14.
--Senior
Justin Stommes needs seven more points to become the 30th EKU player to reach 1,000 career points. The preseason All-OVC selection averaged 10 points and six assists per game in two meetings against UT Martin last year.
