MARTIN, Tenn. – SIUE women's basketball fell 64-55 to UT Martin in a decisive fourth quarter. SIUE (8-9, 1-6 OVC) cut into UT Martin's (8-8, 4-3 OVC) lead early in the second quarter, but the Skyhawks outscored the Cougars 29-12 in the final period to secure their win.
 
Syanne Mohamed led SIUE with 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and added eight rebounds. Macy Silvey scored 11 points, while Kiyoko Proctor chipped in 10 and Lauren Miller had nine points with three assists SIUE shot 39 percent from the field and made six three-pointers through the game.
 
Adriana Blazquez and Sy'Rae Stemmons each made their first start of the season for SIUE. Blazquez provided a strong presence in the paint, pulling down four rebounds. 
 
The Cougars led by four at halftime and rallied in the third quarter to gain an 11 point lead. However, UT Martin's balanced attack and strong free-throw shooting in the fourth helped the Skyhawks reclaim the lead with 2:30 left in the game. 
 
Up next, The Cougars take on Southeast Missouri State Jan. 17 at 1:30 pm.