Cougars Welcome First-Place Skyhawks Saturday

SIUE Cougars (17-9, 10-5 OVC) vs. UT Martin Skyhawks (19-7, 11-4 OVC)
February 14, 3:30 p.m.
First Community Arena
Edwardsville, Illinois

SIUE faces UT Martin for the second time this season after UTM won a 65-59 decision Jan. 15 in Martin, Tennessee.
The Skyhawks lead the all-time series 22-12.
The game pits the league's two best defenses against one another.
UT Martin is tied with Tennessee State for first place in the league at 11-4.
SIUE is one game back at 10-5. They could be tied first with a win Saturday.
After a comeback-win Thursday vs. SEMO, SIUE now 5-4 when trailing at haltime.
The Cougars currently have the longest winning streak in the league at four games. They have also won seven of their last eight games.
Arnas Sakenis recorded his third career double-double Thursday with 15 points and a career-best 16 rebounds.
Jordan Pickett tied his season-high with 15 points Thursday.
Tyler King was named Player and Newcomer of the Week in the OVC Monday. He averaged 20.5 points in road wins at Lindenwood and Little Rock.
He has scored in double figures in nine straight games and 10 of his last 11.

Players Mentioned