MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — Southeast Missouri State outlasted Tennessee-Martin 56-53 in overtime Tuesday night in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game at Skyhawk Arena.

The Redhawks led 26-16 at halftime, but the Skyhawks stormed back with a 31-point second half to force overtime tied at 47. Southeast Missouri State controlled the extra period, holding Tennessee-Martin to six points to secure the road victory.

The win improved Southeast Missouri State to 17-11 overall. Tennessee-Martin fell to 20-8. An announced crowd of 1,322 watched the game, which fell well below the over/under line of 141.5 points.