Southeast Missouri (7-12, 2-2 OVC) at UT Martin (11-8, 1-3 OVC)

Game Information
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2017
Tipoff: 6 p.m., CT
Location: Martin, Tenn.
Arena: Elam Center (4,300)
Series History: SEMO leads, 40-25
Last Meeting: UTM 77, SEMO 64 (Feb. 11, 2016 / Martin, Tenn.)
Head Coaches: Rick Ray (49-96 overall; 12-36 at SEMO; 4-16 OVC). Anthony Stewart (11-8 overall; 11-8 at UTM; 1-3 OVC).

Media Coverage
Radio: SEMO ESPN 92.9 FM, Real Rock 99.3 FM (Erik Sean)
Video: OVC Digital Network
Live Stats: UTMSports.com
Twitter Updates: @SEMOMBB
Southeast Missouri Notes

Redhawks Start OVC West Division Play
Southeast Missouri (7-12, 2-2) opens Ohio Valley Conference West Division play when it visits UT Martin (11-8, 1-3) Saturday. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m., CT, at the Elam Center.

Follow the Redhawks
Fans can listen to Saturday's game live on the radio at ESPN 92.9 FM and Real Rock 99.3 FM with Erik Sean calling the action from the Elam Center. Video can be accessed online at the OVC Digital Network. Live stats are available at UTMSports.com. Twitter updates provided @SEMOMBB.

Series History
Southeast owns a 40-25 advantage in its all-time series against UT Martin. The Redhawks 40 wins are the most in a series against any Ohio Valley Conference opponent. Southeast won seven of the last 10 meetings and split its two games with the Skyhawks a year ago. The Redhawks gave Rick Ray his first league win as Southeast's head coach against UTM on Jan. 24, 2016 (68-60 OT, Cape Girardeau).

Closing In
A win Saturday will give Rick Ray his 50th career victory as a head coach. Ray accumulated 37 wins at Mississippi State and 12 at Southeast.

Five More
Antonius Cleveland is five rebounds away from getting 500 in his career. Cleveland currently ranks second on the team with 5.8 rebounds per game. He has recorded double-digit rebounds twice this season and 10 times in his career. Cleveland has a total of 92 boards this year and 495 in his career.

On the Move
Antonius Cleveland moved to fifth in the nation in total field goals made and total minutes played. Cleveland made an Ohio Valley Conference-best 129 field goals and logged 634 minutes in 19 starts. He is also 20th nationally with 345 total points.

Redhawks Hand Tennessee Tech First OVC Loss
Southeast handed Tennessee Tech its first Ohio Valley Conference loss when it held on for an 83-78 win at the Show Me Center Tuesday. The Redhawks led, 71-55, with 6:26 remaining when TTU went on an 18-4 run to pull to within two. Southeast, however, made six free throws in the final 1:38 to come away with the victory.

Clutch Shooting
Three different Redhawks went to the free throw line and made all of their attempts in the last 1:38 to nail down their latest 83-75 win over Tennessee Tech (Jan. 10). Daniel Simmons (1:38), Antonius Cleveland (:35) and Tahj Eaddy (:04) each made two free throws during that crucial stretch. The Redhawks made a season-high 25-of-30 free throws and shot over 80 percent at the charity stripe for the eighth time this year.

Hot Redhawks
Southeast shot over 60 percent from the field for the first time this season when it finished with a .605 (26-of-43) clip against Tennessee Tech (Jan. 10). The Redhawks heated up to shoot 61.5 percent (16-of-26) in the first half en route to building their largest halftime lead (46-34) this year. Southeast last shot over 60 percent in a game vs. Tennessee State (.653) on Jan. 11, 2014. The Redhawks have finished with a .500 or better field goal percentage in four of their last five contests.

Home Winning Streak
With its 83-75 win over Tennessee Tech (Jan. 10), Southeast ran its winning streak to three games at the Show Me Center. The Redhawks closed out December with an 89-75 win over Henderson State (Dec. 29) and an 81-48 Ohio Valley Conference opening victory over Eastern Kentucky (Dec. 31) prior to that contest. Southeast improved to 6-2 at home this season.

High Scoring
The Redhawks scored over 80 points in six of their eight home games this year. Southeast is averaging 80.1 points per contest at the Show Me Center with a season-high 89 coming against Henderson State (Dec. 29). The Redhawks scored an average of 82 points in their first two Ohio Valley Conference home victories.

Mr. Perfect
Freshman guard Tahj Eaddy is a perfect 15-of-15 at the free throw line in 16 games off the bench this season. Eaddy made 9-of-9 free throws in Ohio Valley Conference play. He has scored double figures in four of his last six contests.

24 Again
Antonius Cleveland netted 24 points for the second game in a row. Cleveland made a flawless 9-of-9 field goals and grabbed seven rebounds in 34 minutes to lead Southeast to an 83-78 win over Tennessee Tech (Jan. 10). He also scored 24 at Belmont (Jan. 7). Cleveland shot 75 percent (18-of-24) in those two starts combined.

Frequent Fouls
There were a combined 54 fouls called in Tuesday's game between Southeast and Tennessee Tech. The Redhawks were charged with a season-high 30 and the Golden Eagles were whistled for 24. It was the second time Southeast was involved in a game with 50 or more fouls this year.

Wire to Wire
Southeast led the entire game in its win over Tennessee Tech (Jan. 10), marking the second time the season where the Redhawks led an opponent from start to finish. The Redhawks also led the whole game in their win over Henderson State (Dec. 29).

Calvin Joins 3-Point Leaders
Jamaal Calvin joined Southeast's top 10 list in career 3-point field goals attempted against Tennessee Tech (Jan. 10). Calvin (316) surpassed Lucas Nutt (315, 2009-14) for the 10th place spot. Two more 3-pointers made will place Calvin at 10th among Southeast leaders in that category. He presently has 112 made threes.