UT Martin hosts SIU-Edwardsville after Taylor's 26-point outing

Published Jan. 23, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (7-10, 1-4 OVC) at UT Martin Skyhawks (5-12, 2-5 OVC)

Martin, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: SIU-Edwardsville visits the UT Martin Skyhawks after Ray'Sean Taylor scored 26 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 77-74 loss to the Morehead State Eagles.

The Skyhawks have gone 3-4 in home games.

UT Martin ranks ninth in the OVC shooting 29.7% from deep, led by The Cougars are 1-4 against OVC opponents. SIU-Edwardsville ranks second in the OVC with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Deejuan Pruitt averaging 2.5.

The matchup Monday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS:

Taylor is averaging 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Cougars. Shaun Doss is averaging 12.2 points over the last 10 games for SIU-Edwardsville.

LAST 10 GAMES: Skyhawks: 3-7, averaging 65.6 points, 30.7 rebounds, 10.6 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 39.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.7 points per game.

Cougars: 4-6, averaging 68.8 points, 32.8 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.2 points.

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