Tennessee Tech 58, at SIU Edwardsville 62

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Interstat) — Arnas Sakenis posted a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and SIU Edwardsville withstood a late rally to edge Tennessee Tech 62-58 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Vadalabene Center. The Cougars (13-8, 4-2 OVC) led by as many as 12 points in the second half but saw their advantage whittled down to a single possession in the final minute. A key offensive rebound and free throws from Sakenis, followed by a critical block from Kyle Thomas, secured the victory for the home team. Tennessee Tech (7-14, 1-5) struggled offensively for… Read more...