MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — Morehead State upset first-place Tennessee-Martin 61-55 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Skyhawk Arena. The Eagles avenged a January loss to the Skyhawks by overcoming poor shooting from both teams.

Morehead State led 23-22 at halftime and maintained a narrow edge throughout the second half. Tennessee-Martin shot just 25.8% from the field and a dismal 6 for 39 from three-point range. George Marshall led the Eagles with 16 points. Matas Deniusas scored 15 for the Skyhawks.

The loss dropped Tennessee-Martin to 19-6 overall, while Morehead State improved to 13-12. Attendance was 2,040.