Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Recap - February 17

The Southeast Missouri women's team showcased a strong performance against UT Martin, with Lexi McCully's early scoring surge and Zoey Rixter's dominance on the boards. SEMO's defense also limited UTM to their lowest point total of the season. UT Martin's men's team, despite a recent setback against Southeast Missouri, looked to leverage their home-court advantage. The Skyhawks are coming off an 81-76 victory at SIUE, demonstrating their resilience and offensive firepower with contributions from multiple players, including Andrija Bukumirović and Pedro Santos. UT Martin boasts a historically strong record against Southeast Missouri at home, winning 28 of 39 games since 1978. However, many of these victories have been closely contested, indicating the competitive nature of this rivalry.

January 14, 2017.

20-7 overall, 12-4 in the OVC.

For fans of OVC basketball, these games highlight the competitive balance within the conference. Southeast Missouri's women's team proved their mettle on the road, while UT Martin's men's team aimed to protect their home court and maintain their lead in the OVC standings. Key performers like Lexi McCully and Marqueas Bell showcased their scoring abilities, making them players to watch as the season progresses.

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