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Southern Indiana vs. UT Martin Predictions & Picks – Women's OVC Tournament Championship
Saturday’s contest between the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (23-6) and the UT Martin Skyhawks (16-15) at Ford Center has a projected final score of 68-63 based on our computer prediction, with Southern Indiana securing the victory. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on March 9.
In their last outing on Friday, the Screaming Eagles earned a 69-54 win over Eastern Illinois.
The Screaming Eagles are coming off of a 69-54 victory against Eastern Illinois in their last game on Friday. In their most recent outing on Friday, the Skyhawks earned a 54-48 win against Little Rock. In the victory, Madison Webb paced the Screaming Eagles with 18 points. Anaya Brown put up 15 points, five rebounds and one assist for the Skyhawks.
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Southern Indiana vs. UT Martin Game Info
- When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Southern Indiana vs. UT Martin Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Southern Indiana 68, UT Martin 63
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Southern Indiana Schedule Analysis
- The Screaming Eagles defeated the UT Martin Skyhawks in a 73-67 win on February 15. It was their signature victory of the season.
- Southern Indiana has 18 wins against Quadrant 4 opponents, tied for the fourth-most in the nation.
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Southern Indiana 2023-24 Best Wins
- 73-67 on the road over UT Martin (No. 191) on February 15
- 67-63 at home over Wright State (No. 193) on November 6
- 81-72 on the road over Tennessee Tech (No. 220) on February 1
- 69-66 at home over Tennessee Tech (No. 220) on January 6
- 88-51 on the road over Little Rock (No. 224) on February 17
UT Martin Schedule Analysis
- Against the Arkansas State Red Wolves on December 21, the Skyhawks notched their signature win of the season, a 67-62 road victory.
UT Martin 2023-24 Best Wins
- 67-62 on the road over Arkansas State (No. 195) on December 21
- 79-71 over Tennessee Tech (No. 220) on March 7
- 67-37 at home over Tennessee Tech (No. 220) on February 29
- 67-58 on the road over Tennessee Tech (No. 220) on December 30
- 54-48 over Little Rock (No. 224) on March 8
Southern Indiana Leaders
- Vanessa Shafford: 14.2 PTS, 7.6 REB, 1.5 STL, 46.1 FG%, 39.4 3PT% (65-for-165)
- Meredith Raley: 12.2 PTS, 48.3 FG%, 36.4 3PT% (28-for-77)
- Chloe Gannon: 10.4 PTS, 55.9 FG%
- Webb: 10.9 PTS, 52.1 FG%, 26.7 3PT% (4-for-15)
- Ali Saunders: 7.7 PTS, 46 FG%, 43.3 3PT% (39-for-90)
UT Martin Leaders
- Brown: 15.1 PTS, 8.9 REB, 1.6 STL, 1.8 BLK, 48.4 FG%, 29.3 3PT% (12-for-41)
- Kenley McCarn: 16.7 PTS, 1.5 STL, 43.8 FG%, 37.8 3PT% (68-for-180)
- Lexi Rubel: 8.8 PTS, 7.2 REB, 1.7 STL, 48.3 FG%, 29.2 3PT% (7-for-24)
- Norah Clark: 10 PTS, 45.7 FG%, 37.8 3PT% (28-for-74)
- Josie Storey: 6.9 PTS, 42.5 FG%, 45.4 3PT% (54-for-119)
Southern Indiana Performance Insights
- The Screaming Eagles’ +281 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.2 points per game (71st in college basketball) while allowing 62.5 per outing (137th in college basketball).
- With 74.8 points per game in OVC tilts, Southern Indiana is scoring 2.6 more points per game in conference games compared to its season average (72.2 PPG).
- In home games, the Screaming Eagles are putting up 0.8 fewer points per game (72) than they are in away games (72.8).
- In 2023-24, Southern Indiana is surrendering 56.4 points per game in home games. Away from home, it is allowing 71.4.
- The Screaming Eagles have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 74.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.4 points more than the 72.2 they’ve scored this year.
UT Martin Performance Insights
- The Skyhawks have a +56 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.8 points per game. They’re putting up 64.1 points per game, 203rd in college basketball, and are allowing 62.3 per outing to rank 130th in college basketball.
- In OVC games, UT Martin has averaged 0.1 fewer points (64) than overall (64.1) in 2023-24.
- The Skyhawks score 64.7 points per game at home, and 63.3 on the road.
- At home, UT Martin concedes 60.1 points per game. On the road, it gives up 64.7.
- In their last 10 games, the Skyhawks are averaging 64.4 points per contest, 0.3 more than their season average (64.1).
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s fair season and a new law uncorks adult beverage sales!
The new Indiana law will go into effect July 1st, making it legal to sell alcohol at county fairs.
The Kosciusko County Fair is set to kick off in just a few weeks and Indiana is officially allowing alcohol to be sold.
The law is bringing back something that’s not necessarily new to this fair.
Here’s what you need to know
The new law will go into effect on July 1st. It officially allows county fairs to apply for fee-free permits to sell alcohol.
Officials with the Kosciusko County Fair say they are participating this year. They are implementing the same guidelines they used when they sold alcohol just at grandstand events.
The difference now is, you can walk around the grounds with your drink. But strict guidelines will be in place for purchasing a drink.
“Actually, we’ve never had any issues. Because we card everybody, so we take that seriously. We also got the ID guides so we can identify the different types of IDs,” said Sheal Dirck, Treasurer of Kosciusko County Fair.
The Kosciusko County Fair already have guidelines in place, so this was an easy transition for the fair.
They will be the only vendors selling alcohol, which will make it easier to control distribution.
The sales will also bring in more revenue.
“Hopefully it allows to keep our ticket prices where they are because right now, insurance, utilities and everything else is going sky high and it’s hard to make ends meet,” said Dirck.
However, some fairs cannot participate because of the July 1st start date, like the Pulaski County Fair, which is going on right now. Pulaski County officials said it is on the agenda for next year. Whereas other fairs are choosing to sit this year out.
“We wanted not spend some time to, to see what that really means for us. It was not a decision we wanted to rush into. But we are happy for the option of it,” said Shelly Steury, GM of Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds.
Leaders at the St. Joseph County and Elkhart County Fairs said neither of them are selling alcohol.
The Kosciusko County Fair is the only fair that will sell alcohol in our area this year.
Indiana
‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
Braden Smith spent four seasons with Purdue basketball proving all the power conference programs who overlooked him missed out.
Now the former Boilermaker point guard has a chance to do the same in the NBA.
Smith, a Westfield native, is headed to the Pacers after Indiana traded for him when the Chicago Bulls selected him with the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a source confirmed to IndyStar.
Smith is Purdue’s third draft pick in five years, joining lottery picks Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey among a group of now 11 NBA draft selections to play at Purdue under Matt Painter.
Here’s a look at Smith’s Purdue career and what he brings to the Pacers.
Before capping a career that includes two Big Ten regular season and two Big Ten Tournament championships, along with helping Purdue end a 44-year Final Four drought, Smith broke former Duke guard Bobby Hurley’s all-time NCAA assists record.
Along the way, Smith took home the 2025 Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard in a season where he also was the Big Ten Player of the Year. A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Smith finished his Purdue career eighth in career points (1,932), third in steals (249) and has the top three assist seasons in school history that helped add to his NCAA record total of 1,103.
Smith’s knock is his 5-foot-10 1/2 height measurement, but that didn’t deter him from being one of college basketball’s top players.
What Smith lacked in height, he made up for in basketball IQ. He’s lethal with a midrange jump shot and showcased an unblockable fadeaway that allowed him to shoot over lengthier defenders. He mastered manipulating defenses while playing with marquee big men the last four seasons.
His role in the NBA likely will be not require him to be the team’s primary playmaker immediately. Smith’s awareness of that fact pushed a more defensive-minded approach in preparation for the next level. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, Smith showed he’s capable of defending elite guards.
Smith is an elite competitor who never showed to shy away from the dirty work, which is something that can help him earn NBA minutes as a rookie while trying to find his footing in an unfamiliar backup role.
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