Photo: Getty Images
The Western Illinois Leathernecks (8-7, 2-2 OVC) will host the UT Martin Skyhawks (6-9, 2-2 OVC) after winning three home games in a row. The matchup begins at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Catch tons of live men's college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.
How to Watch Western Illinois vs. UT Martin
- Game day: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Western Illinois 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.8 | 196 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.7 | 260 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.5 | 212 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.1 | 76 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.6 | 86 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 9.1 | 348 |
UT Martin 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 41.8 | 318 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 39.9 | 41 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 39.0 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.4 | 291 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 239 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 211 |
Western Illinois vs. UT Martin Stat Insights
Points
- The 70.9 points the Leathernecks average are just 1.6 more than the Skyhawks concede.
- Western Illinois is 5-2 when tallying more than 69.3 points.
- UT Martin has a 6-4 record when giving up fewer than 70.9 points.
- The Skyhawks' 76.1 points per game are 6.6 more than the Leathernecks concede.
- UT Martin is 4-2 when posting over 69.5 points.
- Western Illinois is 8-1 when it gives up less than 76.1 points.
- The Leathernecks have 21 more points than their opponents this season (1.4 per game), and the Skyhawks have 102 more than their opponents (6.8 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Leathernecks are shooting 44.8% from the field, 4.9% higher than the Skyhawks give up.
- Western Illinois has a 7-6 straight-up record when shooting higher than 39.9% from the field.
- The Skyhawks' 41.8% shooting percentage is 2.9% lower than the Leathernecks have conceded.
- This season UT Martin is 4-2 when the team shoots higher than 44.7% from the field.
Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply).
Rebounding
- The Leathernecks collect 32.5 boards per game, 6.5 less than the Skyhawks.
- UT Martin is 5-4 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Western Illinois is 3-4 when falling short on the boards.
- The Leathernecks average 9.9 offensive boards, 2.0 fewer than the Skyhawks.
- The Skyhawks are 4-6 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Leathernecks are 2-2 when they lose that battle.
- Western Illinois is +3.4 in terms of rebounds per game, and UT Martin is +5.6.
Western Illinois Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Tennessee State | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Morehead State | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Southern Indiana | Away |
UT Martin Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Lindenwood | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Eastern Illinois | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | SIU-Edwardsville | Home |