UT Martin Skyhawks Defeat Alabama State Hornets 74-64
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
UT Martin Skyhawks 74, Alabama State Hornets 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama State Hornets vs UT Martin Skyhawks?
UT Martin Skyhawks beat Alabama State Hornets 74-64 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on December 7, 2025.
Who was favored in Alabama State Hornets vs UT Martin Skyhawks?
UT Martin Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.
In a matchup that saw the UT Martin Skyhawks take on the Alabama State Hornets at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, the Skyhawks emerged victorious with a final score of 74-64. This game was notable as it marked the first win for UT Martin against Alabama State in their recent history, having lost their previous meeting 93-103 on December 12, 2024.
UT Martin entered the game with a solid home record of 7-2, while Alabama State struggled with a record of 3-6. The Skyhawks had been performing well recently, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games and a current winning streak of two games. They averaged 75.8 points scored per game while allowing 67.0 points, showcasing their ability to both score and defend effectively. In their last five games, UT Martin had a record of 3-2 with an average of 70.0 points scored and 66.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, Alabama State's recent form was less impressive, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. Their scoring average was notably higher at 77.5 points per game, but they also allowed an average of 77.7 points, indicating defensive struggles. In their last five games, Alabama State had only managed one win, scoring an average of 77.2 points while allowing 83.2 points, which underscored their defensive vulnerabilities.
When considering home and away performance, UT Martin had a perfect home record of 3-0 this season, while Alabama State struggled on the road with a 2-5 record. This disparity in performance likely played a significant role in the outcome of the game.
The betting market reflected UT Martin's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -6.5 in favor of the Skyhawks, and a total of 144.5 for the game. The moneyline odds were -218.0 for UT Martin and 180.0 for Alabama State, indicating a clear expectation of a Skyhawks victory.
The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with no significant weather factors affecting the indoor venue. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought for supremacy on the court.
As the game unfolded, UT Martin maintained control, leveraging their home advantage and recent form to secure the win. Key moments included late-game free throws by Jerquarius Stanback and Tyler Byrd, which helped seal the victory for the Skyhawks. The final score of 74-64 reflects not only UT Martin's strong home performance but also highlights the challenges Alabama State faced in their defensive efforts.
Overall, this matchup showcased the Skyhawks' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and continue their positive momentum in the season, while Alabama State will need to reassess their strategies as they move forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTM -6.5 | 144.5 o -110 / u -110 | Alabama State Hornets +180 · UT Martin Skyhawks -218 |
Leaders
- PointsAndrija Bukumirovic15UT Martin Skyhawks
- AssistsFilip Petkovski4UT Martin Skyhawks
- ReboundsAndrija Bukumirovic13UT Martin Skyhawks
- PointsTyler Byrd15Alabama State Hornets
- AssistsAsjon Anderson4Alabama State Hornets
- ReboundsCameron Palesse6Alabama State Hornets
Recent form
UT Martin Skyhawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak W275.8 scored · 67 allowed per game3-0 at home
- W73-56vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 2
- W75-50vs Brescia BearcatsNov 26
- L60-70at Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 23
- W69-68at Prairie View A&M PanthersNov 22
- L73-87at Florida State SeminolesNov 19
- W78-67at Bradley BravesNov 13
- W97-42vs Kentucky Christian KnightsNov 10
- W86-81at UNLV RebelsNov 5
- L77-82at Little Rock TrojansMar 7
- W70-67at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesMar 6
Alabama State Hornets
Last 10: 5-5Streak L277.5 scored · 77.7 allowed per game2-5 away
- L87-93at New Mexico LobosNov 27
- L68-83at SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 23
- W101-80vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 21
- L64-66at Air Force FalconsNov 19
- L66-94at Colorado BuffaloesNov 18
- W124-68vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsNov 15
- W77-74at UAB BlazersNov 12
- L64-101at Florida State SeminolesNov 8
- W60-56at Jackson State TigersMar 16
- W64-62vs Grambling TigersMar 14
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama State Hornets | UT Martin Skyhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-51 | 27-63 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 7-18 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 31 |
| Free throws | 11-19 | 11-23 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 48 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 24 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Steals | 5 | 10 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 20 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 36 |
| Fouls | 21 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 60 | 34 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-33Filip Radaković made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-34Filip Radaković made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-34Jerquarius Stanback made Dunk. Assisted by Asjon Anderson.
- 2nd Half42-36Filip Radaković made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-38Matas Deniusas made Jumper. Assisted by Filip Petkovski.
- 2nd Half42-41Filip Petkovski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matas Deniusas.
- 2nd Half42-42Andrija Bukumirović made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-42Jerquarius Stanback made Dunk.
- 2nd Half44-44Andrija Bukumirović made Dunk. Assisted by Filip Petkovski.
- 2nd Half44-46Matas Deniusas made Layup. Assisted by Filip Petkovski.
- 2nd Half44-48Damien King made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-48Tyler Byrd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-48Tyler Byrd made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-49Filip Radaković made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-49Tyler Byrd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-49Tyler Byrd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-50Damien King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-53Matas Deniusas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damien King.
- 2nd Half51-53Tyler Byrd made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-55Damien King made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-56Andrija Bukumirović made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-57Andrija Bukumirović made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-59Filip Radaković made Layup. Assisted by Afan Trnka.
- 2nd Half54-59Asjon Anderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Byrd.
- 2nd Half54-62AJ Hopkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Afan Trnka.
- 2nd Half55-62Micah Simpson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-63Matas Deniusas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-66Filip Petkovski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Filip Radaković.
- 2nd Half56-66R'Chaun King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-69Filip Radaković made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-70Filip Radaković made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-70Asjon Anderson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-72Matas Deniusas made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-73Andrija Bukumirović made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-73Jerquarius Stanback made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-74Filip Radaković made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-74Tyler Byrd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-74Jerquarius Stanback made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-74Jerquarius Stanback made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-74Tyler Byrd made Dunk.
Win probability
Above the line favours UT Martin Skyhawks, below favours Alabama State Hornets.
Venue
- Kathleen and Tom Elam CenterMartin, TN
- Attendance1166
- OfficialsEd Crenshaw Jr., Kevin Driver, Chris Duprey
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