UT Martin Skyhawks Defeat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 86-62
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Hooper Eblen Center
UT Martin Skyhawks 86, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 62, 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 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
UT Martin Skyhawks beat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 86-62 at Hooper Eblen Center on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in UT Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
UT Martin Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the UT Martin Skyhawks triumphed over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles with a final score of 86-62. This victory highlights the Skyhawks' strong performance this season, as they improved their record to 10-4 while the Golden Eagles fell to 6-8. The game took place at the Hooper Eblen Center on December 20, 2025, and showcased the Skyhawks' ability to dominate on the road.
UT Martin entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the Tennessee State Tigers, which snapped a streak of three consecutive wins. On average, the Skyhawks scored 72.3 points per game while allowing 67.5 points during this stretch. Their away record stood at 2-4, indicating some struggles on the road, but they had shown resilience in previous matchups.
Conversely, Tennessee Tech had been performing well recently, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and riding a three-game winning streak into this contest. The Golden Eagles averaged 83.9 points scored per game while allowing 77.9 points, reflecting their high-scoring style. Their home record was solid at 4-1, indicating they had been tough to beat at the Hooper Eblen Center.
In terms of previous meetings, the Skyhawks had a slight edge over the Golden Eagles, leading the head-to-head series 2-1 for the 2025 season. Their last encounter saw UT Martin narrowly defeat Tennessee Tech 70-67 on March 6, 2025, but the Golden Eagles had managed to win their earlier matchup on February 21, 2025, with a score of 71-66.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which contributed to the competitive nature of the game. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Skyhawks favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The moneyline odds were -135 for UT Martin and +114 for Tennessee Tech, reflecting the expectation of a close contest.
The conditions in the Hooper Eblen Center were conducive to a high-energy game, with both teams eager to capitalize on their respective strengths. As the game unfolded, the Skyhawks demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively.
Key moments in the second half included a series of scoring plays that highlighted UT Martin's shooting accuracy and offensive execution. Filip Radaković made a significant impact with a 24-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Filip Petkovski, which extended the Skyhawks' lead to 77-57. C.J. McPherson followed suit with another three-pointer, pushing the score to 77-60. The Skyhawks continued to build their lead with contributions from Andrija Bukumirović and Vladimir Khryapa, who combined for crucial points that kept Tennessee Tech at bay.
Despite the Golden Eagles' efforts to close the gap, including a jumper from Jah'Kim Payne, UT Martin's offensive momentum proved too strong. Ty Price capped off the Skyhawks' scoring with a 26-foot three-point jumper, sealing the victory at 86-62.
Overall, the game served as a testament to UT Martin's capabilities as they look to build on this momentum in the remainder of the season, while Tennessee Tech will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTM -2.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | UT Martin Skyhawks -135 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +114 |
Leaders
- PointsMekhi Cameron19Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- AssistsBrandon Muntu3Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- ReboundsJaJuan Nicholls4Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- PointsAndrija Bukumirovic28UT Martin Skyhawks
- AssistsFilip Radakovic7UT Martin Skyhawks
- ReboundsFilip Radakovic5UT Martin Skyhawks
Recent form
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
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UT Martin Skyhawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak L172.3 scored · 67.5 allowed per game2-4 away
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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 |
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | UT Martin Skyhawks | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-58 | 22-52 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 13-29 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 31 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 20 |
| Assists | 19 | 13 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 3 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 20 |
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 85 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-34Ty Owens makes 25-foot three point jumper (C.J. McPherson assists)
- 2nd Half34-34Pedro Santos makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-34Andrija Bukumirović makes 25-foot three point jumper (Matas Deniusas assists)
- 2nd Half39-34Andrija Bukumirović makes 2-foot dunk (Filip Radaković assists)
- 2nd Half39-36Mekhi Cameron makes layup
- 2nd Half40-36Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-36Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-36Matas Deniusas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Filip Petkovski assists)
- 2nd Half44-38Brandon Muntu makes layup
- 2nd Half45-38Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-38Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-41Jah'Kim Payne makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brandon Muntu assists)
- 2nd Half48-41Damien King makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-41Damien King makes 26-foot three point jumper (Vladimir Khryapa assists)
- 2nd Half51-44Ja'Quavian Florence makes 26-foot three point jumper (C.J. McPherson assists)
- 2nd Half53-44Andrija Bukumirović makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-47Mekhi Cameron makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dani Pounds assists)
- 2nd Half56-47Filip Petkovski makes 26-foot three point jumper (Matas Deniusas assists)
- 2nd Half56-49Malik Ferguson makes layup
- 2nd Half56-50Malik Ferguson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-50Andrija Bukumirović makes layup
- 2nd Half61-50Andrija Bukumirović makes 23-foot three point jumper (Filip Petkovski assists)
- 2nd Half64-50Luca Colceag makes 25-foot three point jumper (Filip Radaković assists)
- 2nd Half64-52Brandon Muntu makes layup
- 2nd Half66-52Andrija Bukumirović makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-55Dani Pounds makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half69-55Filip Petkovski makes 26-foot three point jumper (Matas Deniusas assists)
- 2nd Half70-55Filip Petkovski makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-57Dani Pounds makes 5-foot dunk (Brandon Muntu assists)
- 2nd Half71-57Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-57Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-57Andrija Bukumirović makes layup (Filip Radaković assists)
- 2nd Half77-57Filip Radaković makes 24-foot three point jumper (Filip Petkovski assists)
- 2nd Half77-60C.J. McPherson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half79-60Andrija Bukumirović makes layup (Matas Deniusas assists)
- 2nd Half81-60Filip Radaković makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half82-60Vladimir Khryapa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-60Vladimir Khryapa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-62Jah'Kim Payne makes 11-foot jumper (Mekhi Turner assists)
- 2nd Half86-62Ty Price makes 26-foot three point jumper (Vladimir Khryapa assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, below favours UT Martin Skyhawks.
Venue
- Hooper Eblen CenterCookeville, TN
- Attendance875
- OfficialsKevin Mathis, Jabir Walker, Kindric Link
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