UT Martin Skyhawks Defeat Morehead State Eagles 76-68
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Ellis T. Johnson Arena
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Who won UT Martin Skyhawks vs Morehead State Eagles?
UT Martin Skyhawks beat Morehead State Eagles 76-68 at Ellis T. Johnson Arena on January 8, 2026.
Who was favored in UT Martin Skyhawks vs Morehead State Eagles?
UT Martin Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the UT Martin Skyhawks secured a 76-68 victory over the Morehead State Eagles at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. This result highlights the Skyhawks' strong season, improving their record to 13-4, while the Eagles fall to 7-10. The game showcased the contrasting recent forms of both teams, with UT Martin entering the contest on a three-game winning streak and boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games. They averaged 72.1 points scored and allowed 63.6 points during that stretch.
Morehead State, on the other hand, had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 74.3 points scored and 74.4 points allowed. They had recently won their last game against SIU Edwardsville Cougars, a narrow 73-72 victory, but struggled earlier in the season with losses to Lindenwood Lions and Presbyterian Blue Hose. The Eagles' recent form included a strong showing at home, where they maintained a 2-0 record in their last two home games.
UT Martin's away record, however, stood at 1-3, indicating challenges when playing on the road. Their home record was significantly stronger at 6-0, which contrasts with Morehead State's overall home performance. In their previous meetings, UT Martin had the upper hand, winning both contests against Morehead State in the 2025 season, including a close 70-69 win at home and a more decisive 59-47 victory away.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any notable absences for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had UT Martin favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 135.5. The odds reflected a competitive expectation for the game, with the over at -115.0 and the under at -105.0, while the moneyline showed the home team at +124.0 and the away team at -148.0.
The conditions for the game were typical for a January evening, conducive to basketball, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Viewers were treated to a display of free-throw shooting in the second half, as several critical free throws were made by players from both teams, including George Marshall and Andrija Bukumirović, who contributed to the final scoreline.
Ultimately, the Skyhawks' victory underscored their position as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape, while Morehead State will need to regroup and address their defensive inconsistencies moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTM -2.5 | 135.5 o -115 / u -105 | UT Martin Skyhawks -148 · Morehead State Eagles +124 |
Leaders
- PointsJon Carroll13Morehead State Eagles
- AssistsJosiah LeGree6Morehead State Eagles
- ReboundsJon Carroll13Morehead State Eagles
- PointsAndrija Bukumirovic18UT Martin Skyhawks
- AssistsFilip Radakovic4UT Martin Skyhawks
- ReboundsMatas Deniusas7UT Martin Skyhawks
Recent form
Morehead State Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak W174.3 scored · 74.4 allowed per game2-0 at home
- W73-72at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 3
- L64-77at Lindenwood LionsJan 1
- W115-65vs Alice Lloyd EaglesDec 28
- W64-60at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 20
- W78-64vs Little Rock TrojansDec 17
- L72-80at Presbyterian Blue HoseDec 6
- L52-84at Murray State RacersDec 3
- L80-85at IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 29
- W83-80at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 23
- L62-77at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 22
UT Martin Skyhawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak W372.1 scored · 63.6 allowed per game1-3 away
- W65-61vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 3
- W67-60vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 1
- W86-62at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 20
- L71-78at Tennessee State TigersDec 19
- W96-52vs Champion Christian TigersDec 14
- L54-83at Southern Illinois SalukisDec 11
- W74-64vs Alabama State HornetsDec 7
- W73-56vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 2
- W75-50vs Brescia BearcatsNov 26
- L60-70at Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 23
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 | UT Martin Skyhawks | Morehead State Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-53 | 24-57 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 8-24 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 32 |
| Free throws | 18-27 | 13-19 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 15 |
| Assists | 7 | 18 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 30 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 28 | 71 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-46Tamaury Releford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-48Tamaury Releford makes layup (Josiah LeGree assists)
- 2nd Half41-50Tamaury Releford makes layup (Josiah LeGree assists)
- 2nd Half43-50Filip Radaković makes layup
- 2nd Half44-50Filip Radaković makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-50Filip Radaković makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-50Matas Deniusas makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-50Afan Trnka makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-52Davion Cunningham makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half50-52Filip Radaković makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-52Filip Radaković makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-52Filip Radaković makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-52Afan Trnka makes 26-foot three point jumper (Filip Radaković assists)
- 2nd Half56-54Davion Cunningham makes 18-foot jumper (George Marshall assists)
- 2nd Half57-54Afan Trnka makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half58-54Afan Trnka makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half59-54Afan Trnka makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half61-54Filip Radaković makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-55Chase Dawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-55Andrija Bukumirović makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-55Andrija Bukumirović makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-57Jon Carroll makes layup (Davion Cunningham assists)
- 2nd Half63-59Jon Carroll makes layup (Josiah LeGree assists)
- 2nd Half65-59Andrija Bukumirović makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-59Andrija Bukumirović makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-60Jon Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-61Jon Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-61Andrija Bukumirović makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luca Colceag assists)
- 2nd Half69-62Josiah LeGree makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-63Josiah LeGree makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-63Matas Deniusas makes layup (Pedro Santos assists)
- 2nd Half71-65George Marshall makes layup (Josiah LeGree assists)
- 2nd Half71-66George Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-67George Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-68Jon Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-68Andrija Bukumirović makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Andrija Bukumirović makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-68Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-68Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-68Pedro Santos makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Morehead State Eagles, below favours UT Martin Skyhawks.
Venue
- Ellis T. Johnson ArenaMorehead, KY
- Attendance1018
- OfficialsTodd Austin, Michael Swoboda, Kindric Link
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