- Matchup: SE Missouri State Redhawks vs UT Martin Skyhawks
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, Martin, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, the UT Martin Skyhawks (20-7) will face off against the SE Missouri State Redhawks (16-11) this Tuesday evening.
The SE Missouri State Redhawks recently took to the court against Lindenwood, securing a solid victory with a final score of 73-61. SE Missouri State posted a shooting percentage of 41.2% with 21 successful field goals from 51 attempts, including 3 of 15 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Redhawks converted 28 of 40 attempts, achieving an efficiency rate of 70.0%. They dominated the boards with a total of 36 rebounds, including 7 offensive rebounds. Teamwork was evident with 11 assists distributed throughout the game, though they also committed 10 turnovers and made 4 steals. Defensively, SE Missouri State limited Lindenwood to a 38.6% shooting percentage from the field (22 of 57). Lindenwood recorded 10 assists and had 6 steals but only garnered 26 rebounds (5 offensive, 21 defensive) without a block to their name. They managed to hit 56.0% from the free-throw line, finishing with 14 made out of 25 attempts, and struggled with their three-point shooting, only hitting 3 of 16 attempts. On the foul front, the Redhawks were called for 22 infractions, while Lindenwood was called for 26.
Marqueas Bell stood out as a key player in the contest, showcasing an impressive field goal performance with an 80.0% success rate. Across 28 minutes of playtime, he accumulated 25 points and snagged 5 rebounds while also contributing 2 assists.
As they head into this matchup, SE Missouri State’s season record stands at 16-11. The team averages 11.9 turnovers per game and commits around 19.5 fouls each outing. Collectively, the Redhawks secure approximately 33.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 353 assists this season, placing them 215th nationally in assists per game. Their three-point shooting percentage is 30.7% (178 of 579) and they shoot 68.5% from the free throw line. On average, they score 75.7 points per game, which ranks 188th in college basketball, while shooting 46.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Redhawks are forcing around 13.9 turnovers per game while committing 18.2 personal fouls. They have an opposing field goal percentage of 43.9% (647 of 1,475), allow 71.4 points per game (ranking 117th in the nation), and are yielding an average of 31.8 boards per game. They rank 28th nationwide for the fewest assists allowed, with 281 surrendered on the season.
In their last outing, the UT Martin Skyhawks secured a victory against SIU Edwardsville with a score of 81-76. On the rebounding front, they conceded 31 boards to SIU Edwardsville (13 on offense). UT Martin excelled in three-point shooting, hitting 13 of 28 shots for a stellar 46.4% and finished the game with 17 out of 24 successful free throws, netting them 70.8%. SIU Edwardsville managed 23 of 54 from the field, translating to a 42.6% shooting success rate. Conversely, the Skyhawks shot 26 for 49 at 53.1% from the floor and made 11 of their 24 three-point attempts (45.8%). They hit 18 free throws, achieving a rate of 78.3%. SIU Edwardsville committed 20 fouls during the game, resulting in the Skyhawks attempting 23 free throws, while they themselves turned the ball over 13 times and secured 12 steals throughout the match. UT Martin tallied 26 total rebounds, which included 20 from the defensive end and 6 offensive boards.
Andrija Bukumirovic emerged as a pivotal player for the Skyhawks, shooting 8 out of 11 from the floor (72.7%), gathering 9 rebounds, and scoring 19 points over 32 minutes, alongside 1 assist.
This season, the UT Martin Skyhawks hold a record of 20-7. Offensively, they are shooting 43.6% from the field, ranking 278th in Division 1 basketball. The Skyhawks have accumulated 1,958 points this season (averaging 72.5 per game) and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game. They register 14.1 assists per game (174th in Division 1) and turn the ball over about 14.8 times each outing while committing 17.1 personal fouls. Their free-throw shooting rate is at 67.2%.
On the defensive end, UT Martin holds opponents to 28.6% shooting from three-point range (178 of 623) and allows 68.4% success at the charity stripe. They permit an average of 12.1 assists and 32.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 81st and 66th respectively. The Skyhawks are a formidable defensive team, currently ranking 5th in points allowed per game with an average of just 63.5. They force opponents into 13.6 turnovers per game and have allowed a shooting percentage of 38.7%, placing them 7th in Division 1.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take UT Martin
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