Sandage, W. Illinois host UTM

Published Dec. 2, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

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UT Martin (3-5) vs. Western Illinois (6-2)

Western Hall, Macomb, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two junior guards will be on display as KJ Simon and UT Martin will face Colton Sandage and Western Illinois. Simon has scored 21 percent of the team's points this season and is averaging 14.8 over his last five games. Sandage is averaging 18.2 points over the last five games.

LEADING THE WAY: Simon is averaging 15.9 points and 5.5 rebounds to lead the way for the Skyhawks. KK Curry is also a key contributor, producing 13.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. The Leathernecks have been led by Sandage, who is averaging 15.9 points.

FACILITATING THE OFFENSE: Sandage has been directly responsible for 41 percent of all Western Illinois field goals over the last three games. The junior guard has 21 field goals and 10 assists in those games.

SLIPPING AT 73: UT Martin is 0-5 when it allows at least 73 points and 3-0 when it holds opponents to less than 73.

STREAK STATS: UT Martin has dropped its last four road games, scoring 64 points and allowing 79.8 points during those contests. Western Illinois has won its last four home games, scoring an average of 90 points while giving up 71.8.

DID YOU KNOW: Western Illinois is ranked first among Summit League teams with an offensive rebound percentage of 34.6 percent. The Leathernecks have averaged 14.5 offensive boards per game.

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