Southeast Missouri State Faces UT Martin in Key OVC Matchup

MARTIN, TN – Southeast Missouri State (16-11, 11-5 OVC) travels to face Ohio Valley Conference leader UT Martin (20-7, 12-4 OVC) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. CT at the Elam Center. The game is a crucial contest as SEMO trails UTM by just one game in the OVC standings.

Game Information

• Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
• Tip-Off: 7:30 p.m. CT
• Location: Martin, Tennessee
• Facility: Elam Center (4,300 capacity)
• Series: SEMO leads 53-40
• Last Meeting: SEMO 66, UTM 50 (January 20, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri)

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Series History

Southeast Missouri and UT Martin are meeting for the 94th time in their series history. SEMO holds a 53-40 advantage having played the Skyhawks more than any other team in the OVC. The series dates back to 1962. SEMO won the first matchup this season, 66-50, on January 20th, ending UTM’s seven-game winning streak. However, the Redhawks are 13-31 all-time at the Elam Center, having lost their last seven visits to Martin. Their last win in Martin was on February 10, 2018 (81-77 OT).

Wild OVC Race

UT Martin currently leads the OVC with a 12-4 conference record and a 20-7 overall record, becoming the first team in the league to reach 20 wins. Southeast Missouri (11-5), Tennessee State (11-5), and Morehead State (11-5) are all one game behind the Skyhawks. A win for SEMO on Tuesday would move them into a tie for first place in the conference.

Recent Performance

Southeast Missouri defeated Lindenwood 73-61 on February 14th, winning seven of their last eight games. That victory followed wins over Morehead State (82-70 on Feb. 5), Southern Indiana (90-65 on Feb. 7), and Eastern Illinois (77-59 on Jan. 31). UT Martin secured a gutsy OVC win at SIUE on February 14th, reaching a 20-win plateau.

Coaching Matchup

• Southeast Missouri: Brad Korn (90-96 90-96 at SEMO, 57-52 OVC)
• UT Martin: Jeremy Shulman (34-26 34-26 at UTM, 21-15 OVC)

Last Time Out: Bell Leads SEMO to Victory

Marqueas Bell scored a career-high 25 points off the bench to lead Southeast Missouri to a 73-61 road victory over Lindenwood on February 14th. The game featured 14 ties and 19 lead changes. David Idada also contributed with a season-high 11 rebounds.

About UT Martin

UT Martin boasts the best home record in the OVC at 11-1. They lead the conference in scoring defense (63.5 ppg allowed), scoring margin (+9.0), field goal percentage defense (.387), rebounding offense (40.6 rpg), and 3-pointers made (8.3 per game). Andrija Bukumirovic is the Skyhawks’ leading scorer, averaging 14.4 points per game.