MARTIN, Tenn. — In a thrilling overtime finish, Jaylon Johnson played a key role in Tennessee Tech’s 89-85 victory over UT Martin on Saturday night. He knocked down a crucial 3-pointer and added four successful free throws in the closing moments of the extra period, solidifying the win for his team.

Leading the Golden Eagles (10-11, 5-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference) was JaJuan Nicholls, who put up an impressive 23 points along with seven rebounds. Ray Glasgow contributed significantly as well, scoring 21 points and shooting 7 of 11 from the floor, with 2 of his attempts coming from beyond the arc. He also made 5 out of 6 free throws while securing eight rebounds. Jaylon Johnson rounded out the scoring for the team with a solid performance, going 3 of 6 from the field, including 3 of 5 from 3-point territory, and a perfect 12 for 12 from the free-throw line to finish with 21 points.

On the other side, the Skyhawks (9-12, 5-5) were led by Vladimer Salaridze, who recorded a superb game with 29 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks. Tarence Guinyard also made a significant impact, contributing 17 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Another notable performance came from Andrija Bukumirovic, who added 14 points along with eight rebounds and a pair of steals.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to compete again on Thursday. Tennessee Tech will travel to face Morehead State, while UT Martin will be visiting Southeast Missouri State. The upcoming games promise to be exciting as both teams strive to improve their standings in the conference.