SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (Interstat) — A key Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball matchup features the surging Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks visiting the Lindenwood Lions on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Robert F. Hyland Performance Arena. The Skyhawks (19-6 overall) enter with the superior record and the confidence of a 69-55 home victory over Lindenwood just over three weeks ago, on Jan. 17. However, they are looking to rebound from a 61-55 home loss to Morehead State on Feb. 7, which snapped a five-game winning streak. Lindenwood (15-10) arrives with momentum after a 79-74 road win at Arkansas-Little Rock on Feb. 5. The Lions have shown resilience, with three wins in their last four contests. The game will feature a compelling duel between two of the conference’s top performers. Tennessee-Martin is led by guard Matas Deniusas, who averaged 15.3 points over his last three games, including a 17-point effort in the earlier win over Lindenwood. His consistent scoring is a cornerstone of the Skyhawks’ offense. For the Lions, guard Anias Futrell has been on a scoring tear, averaging 24.3 points over his last three outings. He erupted for 28 points in a win at Southeast Missouri State on Jan. 15 and posted 24 points, 3 assists and a block in the recent win at Little Rock. His performance will be critical for Lindenwood’s chances at avenging the January defeat. Tennessee-Martin’s defense, which held Lindenwood to 55 points last month, will be tested by Futrell’s hot hand. The Skyhawks have proven capable on the road this season with notable wins at Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois in late January. Lindenwood, which has been strong at home with recent wins over Tennessee Tech and a narrow victory over Morehead State, will need to contain Deniusas and improve its offensive efficiency after shooting struggles in the first meeting. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST. The game is a pivotal one for conference positioning as the regular season enters its final weeks.