UT Martin Skyhawks Edge SIU Edwardsville Cougars 81-76
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · First Community Arena
UT Martin Skyhawks 81, SIU Edwardsville Cougars 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UT Martin Skyhawks vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars?
UT Martin Skyhawks beat SIU Edwardsville Cougars 81-76 at First Community Arena on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in UT Martin Skyhawks vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars?
UT Martin Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the SIU Edwardsville Cougars 81-76 at First Community Arena on February 14, 2026. This victory marks the Skyhawks' continued dominance over the Cougars, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in their last four meetings. The Skyhawks had previously won against SIU Edwardsville on January 16, 2026, with a score of 65-59, as well as in two other encounters during the 2025 season.
Both teams entered the game with solid records, UT Martin boasting a 20-7 record while SIU Edwardsville stood at 17-10. The Skyhawks had a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak leading into this matchup. Their scoring average during this stretch was 67.7 points per game, while allowing 59.0 points. In contrast, the Cougars also posted a 7-3 record in their last ten games, with a four-game winning streak prior to this contest. They averaged 67.9 points scored and 61.9 points allowed during the same period.
At home, the Cougars had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while the Skyhawks had a 4-1 record when playing away. This game was particularly crucial for both teams as they aimed to solidify their standings in the league. The odds from DraftKings indicated a close contest, with UT Martin favored by 1.5 points and the total set at 129.5.
The game unfolded with both teams exchanging leads, but the Skyhawks pulled ahead in the second half. Key plays included a late three-pointer from Jack Campion, which helped secure the victory for UT Martin. The scoring plays highlighted the competitive nature of the match, with both teams making significant contributions throughout.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, indicating that both squads were likely at full strength for this important matchup.
The conditions at First Community Arena were conducive for a competitive game, adding to the atmosphere as fans witnessed a thrilling contest. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination from both teams, with the Skyhawks ultimately prevailing to maintain their edge over the Cougars.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTM -1.5 | 129.5 o -110 / u -110 | UT Martin Skyhawks -125 · SIU Edwardsville Cougars +105 |
Leaders
- PointsTyler King27SIU Edwardsville Cougars
- AssistsJack Campion3SIU Edwardsville Cougars
- ReboundsArnas Sakenis9SIU Edwardsville Cougars
- PointsAndrija Bukumirovic19UT Martin Skyhawks
- AssistsAfan Trnka5UT Martin Skyhawks
- ReboundsAndrija Bukumirovic9UT Martin Skyhawks
Recent form
SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Last 10: 7-3Streak W467.9 scored · 61.9 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W74-56vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 13
- W71-61at Little Rock TrojansFeb 7
- W78-72at Lindenwood LionsFeb 4
- W58-46at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 1
- L65-67at Morehead State EaglesJan 30
- W62-58vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 24
- W74-66vs Tennessee State TigersJan 23
- W68-55at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 17
- L59-65at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 16
- L70-73vs Little Rock TrojansJan 9
UT Martin Skyhawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak L267.7 scored · 59 allowed per game3-2 away
- 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
- L50-66at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 21
- W69-55vs Lindenwood LionsJan 17
- W65-59vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 16
- W73-56at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 11
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 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-49 | 23-54 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 11-24 | 13-28 |
| Three-point % | 46 | 46 |
| Free throws | 18-23 | 17-24 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 19 |
| Assists | 14 | 12 |
| Steals | 12 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 20 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 18 |
| Fouls | 18 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 53 | 37 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-45Arnas Sakenis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-46Jordan Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-47Jordan Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-48Jordan Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-51Tyler King makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half44-54Tyler King makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half46-54Pedro Santos makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-57Jordan Pickett makes 25-foot three point jumper (CJ Hall assists)
- 2nd Half48-57Filip Radakovic makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-57Filip Radakovic makes layup
- 2nd Half53-57Matas Deniusas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Filip Radakovic assists)
- 2nd Half53-60Jack Campion makes 23-foot three point jumper (Arnas Sakenis assists)
- 2nd Half55-60Pedro Santos makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-63Jack Campion makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-63AJ Hopkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrija Bukumirovic assists)
- 2nd Half61-63Pedro Santos makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half61-64Arnas Sakenis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-65Arnas Sakenis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-65Andrija Bukumirovic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Matas Deniusas assists)
- 2nd Half65-65Andrija Bukumirovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-65Filip Radakovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-65Filip Radakovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-65Andrija Bukumirovic makes 1-foot dunk (Afan Trnka assists)
- 2nd Half71-65Afan Trnka makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half73-65Pedro Santos makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-66Jo Valrie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-67Jo Valrie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Afan Trnka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-67Afan Trnka makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-67Pedro Santos makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-67Pedro Santos makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-68Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-69Jack Campion makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-69Filip Radakovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-71Arnas Sakenis makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half79-71Afan Trnka makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-73Tyler King makes layup
- 2nd Half80-73Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-76Jack Campion makes 23-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours SIU Edwardsville Cougars, below favours UT Martin Skyhawks.
Venue
- First Community ArenaEdwardsville, IL
- Attendance1927
- OfficialsGreg Gerritsen, Ron Gengenbacher, Nate Gamet
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