CHARLESTON, Ill. — Afan Trnka's 18 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 72-68 on Saturday night.
UT Martin earns 72-68 win over Eastern Illinois
Afan Trnka's 18 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 72-68 on Saturday night.
By The Associated Press
February 16, 2025 at 12:27AM
Trnka added nine assists and three steals for the Skyhawks (12-15, 8-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Vladimer Salaridze scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line and added 12 rebounds. Tarence Guinyard went 6 of 12 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
Nakyel Shelton led the Panthers (8-19, 4-12) in scoring, finishing with 25 points. Artese Stapleton added 16 points and three steals for Eastern Illinois. Zion Fruster finished with 13 points, four assists and three steals.
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UT Martin next plays Tuesday against Tennessee State at home, and Eastern Illinois will visit Southern Indiana on Thursday.
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