Preview: Southeast Missouri State at Tennessee-Martin MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — A pivotal Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball matchup with postseason implications is set for Tuesday when the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks host the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Skyhawk Arena. The Skyhawks (20-7 overall), who sit near the top of the league standings, will look to avenge a decisive 66-50 road loss to the Redhawks on Jan. 20. Tennessee-Martin enters on a strong note, having won four of its last five, including an 81-76 victory at SIU Edwardsville on Saturday. Andrija Bukumirović led the way in that win with 19 points and nine rebounds. The forward has been a consistent force, averaging 15.4 points over his last seven contests, though he was held to just four points in the first meeting with SEMO. Southeast Missouri State (16-11) has won six of its last eight games, including a 73-61 win at Lindenwood on Saturday. The Redhawks are led by the hot hand of guard Marqueas Bell, who erupted for a career-high 25 points in that victory. Bell’s performance has been variable, but his scoring punch provides a key offensive outlet. In the Jan. 20 win over UT Martin, SEMO’s defense was the story, limiting the Skyhawks to 50 points on 32.8% shooting. The game features a stark contrast in recent trajectories. While Tennessee-Martin boasts the superior overall record and has been dominant at times, Southeast Missouri State carries the confidence of the head-to-head victory just four weeks ago. Containing Bukumirović will be a primary focus for the Redhawks’ defense, while the Skyhawks must find an answer for Bell and improve their offensive efficiency against a team that stifled them previously. With both teams jockeying for position ahead of the OVC tournament, Tuesday’s rematch carries significant weight. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST.