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MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) Parker Stewart's 19 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 91-78 on Saturday night.

Stewart added eight rebounds and three steals for the Skyhawks (13-8, 5-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Chris Nix scored 19 points while going 7 of 7 and 5 of 8 from the free throw line, and added three blocks. K.J. Simon recorded 16 points and finished 7 of 13 from the field.

Kinyon Hodges led the Panthers (7-14, 3-5) in scoring, finishing with 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Cameron Haffner added 15 points for Eastern Illinois. In addition, Jermaine Hamlin finished with nine points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. UT Martin hosts Lindenwood while Eastern Illinois visits Southern Indiana.

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