Tennessee State Tigers Defeat UT Martin Skyhawks 67-42
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
Tennessee State Tigers 67, UT Martin Skyhawks 42, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Tennessee State Tigers vs UT Martin Skyhawks?
Tennessee State Tigers beat UT Martin Skyhawks 67-42 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Tennessee State Tigers vs UT Martin Skyhawks?
UT Martin Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive victory, the Tennessee State Tigers defeated the UT Martin Skyhawks with a final score of 67-42. This matchup showcased the contrasting forms of both teams, with Tennessee State entering the game on a three-game winning streak, while UT Martin was struggling with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games.
Tennessee State's recent performance has been impressive, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten outings. They have averaged 81.8 points per game while allowing 73.2 points, indicating a high-scoring offense. Their last game prior to facing UT Martin was a 79-71 victory against Southeast Missouri State on February 27, 2026. In their last five games, they maintained a record of 4-1, scoring an average of 81.4 points and allowing 73.8 points.
On the other hand, UT Martin has faced challenges, particularly in their last ten games, where they recorded a 6-4 mark. Their scoring average during this stretch was 68.3 points, while they allowed 60.2 points per game. Their most recent match resulted in a win against Tennessee Tech, where they triumphed 64-49. However, their overall trend has been less favorable, with a last five record of 2-3 and an average of 67.4 points scored against 64.6 points allowed.
The game took place at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, where UT Martin has had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games. In contrast, Tennessee State has performed well on the road, with a 3-1 record in away games during the same period. This fixture was particularly notable as Tennessee State had previously defeated UT Martin in all three of their last meetings, including a narrow 78-71 win in December 2025 and an 86-75 victory in February 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but both teams have been managing their rosters as the season progresses. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Tennessee State as slight favorites with a spread of -2.5, indicating a competitive matchup. The total for the game was set at 143.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, factors such as venue atmosphere and crowd support can play a role in the performance of the home team. For viewers, the key moments to watch included the scoring plays that highlighted Tennessee State's offensive prowess, such as Lamine Niang's dunk and Carlous Williams' contributions from both the field and the free-throw line.
Ultimately, Tennessee State's victory was a testament to their strong form and ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, while UT Martin struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTM -2.5 | 143.5 o -110 / u -110 | Tennessee State Tigers +120 · UT Martin Skyhawks -142 |
Leaders
- PointsMatas Deniusas13UT Martin Skyhawks
- AssistsDamien King2UT Martin Skyhawks
- ReboundsPedro Santos6UT Martin Skyhawks
- PointsAaron Nkrumah20Tennessee State Tigers
- AssistsDante Harris5Tennessee State Tigers
- ReboundsAaron Nkrumah5Tennessee State Tigers
Recent form
UT Martin Skyhawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W168.3 scored · 60.2 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W64-49vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 27
- L65-67at Little Rock TrojansFeb 20
- L53-56vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 18
- W81-76at SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 14
- L74-75at Lindenwood LionsFeb 13
- L55-61vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 7
- W76-54vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 6
- W55-52vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 4
- W84-44at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 31
- W76-68at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 30
Tennessee State Tigers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W381.8 scored · 73.2 allowed per game3-1 away
- W79-71at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 27
- W80-53vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 21
- W89-80vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 20
- L86-94at Morehead State EaglesFeb 14
- W73-71at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 13
- W83-56vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 7
- W77-68vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 6
- L85-90vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 3
- W70-63vs Little Rock TrojansJan 30
- W96-86at Lindenwood LionsJan 24
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tennessee State Tigers | UT Martin Skyhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-60 | 15-46 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 33 |
| Three-pointers | 5-17 | 4-21 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 19 |
| Free throws | 8-10 | 8-11 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 23 |
| Assists | 9 | 7 |
| Steals | 13 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 19 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 23 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 22 |
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 33 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 90 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half25-10Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half26-10Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half26-11Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half26-12Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half28-12Travis Harper II makes 3-foot dunk (Dante Harris assists)
- 1st Half30-12Aaron Nkrumah makes layup
- 1st Half30-15Afan Trnka makes 26-foot three point jumper (Matas Deniusas assists)
- 1st Half33-15Aaron Nkrumah makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Pitre assists)
- 1st Half33-17Pedro Santos makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 1st Half35-17Travis Harper II makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 1st Half35-18Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half35-19Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half35-21Matas Deniusas makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half37-21Dante Harris makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-22Andrija Bukumirovic makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half40-22Travis Harper II makes 34-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-22Aaron Nkrumah makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half42-23Andrija Bukumirovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-24Andrija Bukumirovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-24Kavien Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half46-24Carlous Williams makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half48-24Jabrion Spikes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-24Aaron Nkrumah makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half50-26Pedro Santos makes layup
- 2nd Half53-26Carlous Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aaron Nkrumah assists)
- 2nd Half53-28Matas Deniusas makes 5-foot dunk (Pedro Santos assists)
- 2nd Half55-28Dante Harris makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half55-30Andrija Bukumirovic makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-30Travis Harper II makes 3-foot dunk (Dante Harris assists)
- 2nd Half57-32Matas Deniusas makes layup (Damien King assists)
- 2nd Half59-32Antoine Lorick III makes 4-foot dunk (Dante Harris assists)
- 2nd Half61-32Jabrion Spikes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-34Lamine Niang makes 4-foot dunk (Filip Radakovic assists)
- 2nd Half63-34Carlous Williams makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half64-34Carlous Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-34Carlous Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-34Antoine Lorick III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-36Filip Radakovic makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-39Afan Trnka makes 23-foot three point jumper (Damien King assists)
- 2nd Half67-42Luca Colceag makes 23-foot three point jumper (Afan Trnka assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours UT Martin Skyhawks, below favours Tennessee State Tigers.
Venue
- Kathleen and Tom Elam CenterMartin, TN
- Attendance2104
- OfficialsMichael Smith, Jason Creek, Tavares Armour
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