The Lindenwood Lions, ranked 236 in the NET rankings, pulled off a stunning 75-74 upset over the Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks, ranked 178, on February 12, 2026, at Hyland Arena. This 1-point victory marked a significant upset, as Lindenwood was predicted to lose by 5.5 points according to the CHD Scout model. Jadis Jones led the charge for Lindenwood, scoring 22 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Filip Radaković paced the Skyhawks with 13 points. The win improved Lindenwood's record to 16-10, while UT Martin fell to 19-7.
Jadis Jones' 22 Points Lead Lindenwood to Upset Victory Over UT Martin
The Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks dominated the first half, taking a 44-39 lead into the break. However, the Lindenwood Lions rallied in the second half, outscoring UT Martin 36-30 to secure the 75-74 victory. Lindenwood's Dontrez Williams played a crucial role in the comeback, scoring 17 points and dishing out 5 assists, while also grabbing 6 rebounds. UT Martin's Andrija Bukumirović added 11 points and 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lions' second-half surge. The Skyhawks' 44 first-half points were the most they've scored in a half this season, but their 30 second-half points were a season-low for the team.
Jadis Jones was the top performer for the Lindenwood Lions, scoring 22 points on 8-14 shooting and grabbing 5 rebounds. Dontrez Williams added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Milos Nenadic chipped in with 10 points and 5 rebounds. For the Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks, Filip Radaković led the way with 13 points, followed by Andrija Bukumirović's 11 points and 6 rebounds, and AJ Hopkins' 10 points. The Lions' balanced attack, with three players scoring in double figures, was too much for the Skyhawks to handle.
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The Lindenwood Lions shot 49.1% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, to secure the upset victory. UT Martin, on the other hand, shot 45.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. The Lions also outrebounded the Skyhawks 35-32, with 12 of those rebounds coming on the offensive glass. Lindenwood's 75 points were the most they've scored in a game this season, while UT Martin's 74 points were their second-lowest total of the year.
The CHD Scout model predicted a 69-74 victory for the Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks, with a predicted margin of 5.5 points. However, the Lindenwood Lions had other plans, pulling off the 75-74 upset. This marked a significant miss for the model, as it failed to account for Lindenwood's strong second-half performance. The actual margin of 1 point was a far cry from the predicted 5.5-point margin, highlighting the unpredictability of college basketball.
This victory marked a Quadrant 4 win for the Lindenwood Lions, while the loss was a Quadrant 3 defeat for the Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks. The win improved Lindenwood's record to 16-10, while UT Martin fell to 19-7. The Skyhawks' NET ranking of 178 will likely take a hit, while the Lions' ranking of 236 could see a significant boost. This upset victory will undoubtedly have implications for both teams' tournament resumes, with Lindenwood looking to build momentum and UT Martin seeking to bounce back from the tough loss.
The Lindenwood Lions want to build on this momentum as they face their next opponent, while the Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks will aim to regroup and get back on track. The exact date and opponent for each team's next game are not yet available, but both teams want to make a statement in their upcoming matchups.