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The OVC put out its Week 1 standouts. I went back through the box scores to see what jumped out.
Clayton Parker went 8-for-11 from three. Malek Archie filled up the box score at TCU. And Aaron Bradshaw grabbed TEN offensive rebounds in one game.
A quick look at all seven 🧵
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Three OVC teams lost by a combined 4 points. Lindenwood won by 71. So, a normal Saturday.
Gianni Cobb nearly stole one in Nashville, UT Martin let a 13-point lead slip, and Western might be finding its five.
All six games, recapped: ovcmeinthegym.com/ovc-saturd…
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SIUE making a run offensively in the second part of the second half. But they need to make a defensive stop to take this game over. Nice And1 by Gianni Cobb before the media timeout
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UT Martin will go as far as Davi Remagen will take them. He is the heart beat of this team so far
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Kaan Onat continues to impress for UT Martin. Really good in transition, finishing through contact.
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WIU is playing Houston Christian at Spoon River College in Canton—about 40 miles from Macomb. They're already struggling to get fans into Western Hall, and now we’re asking them to drive to another town?
Someone please explain the thinking here. I’m genuinely asking.
Passing connections to watch:
Morehead: Wright → Shaw (4)
SIUE: Cobb → Pickett (3)
Lindenwood: Spencer → Green (3)
Tennessee St: Bodenhamer → Kavien Jones (3)
I know we’re grasping for things to say after these tune-up games, but here’s my best shot.
Everybody won. Nobody needs a parade. Still, there’s something to learn about the rotations, passing and guys doing the little things.
Everybody Won. Now What? 👇
ovcmeinthegym.com/everybody-…
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I know we’re grasping for things to say after these tune-up games, but here’s my best shot.
Everybody won. Nobody needs a parade. Still, there’s something to learn about the rotations, passing and guys doing the little things.
Everybody Won. Now What? 👇
ovcmeinthegym.com/everybody-…
I think we are going to hear Nojus's name a whole lot this year #NonOVCNews
The best of yesterday!
A 30-piece from Nojus Indrusaitis and a monster double-double from Will Berg lead the way.
Berg’s 26pts and 16rebs were both career highs.
Northern Kentucky freshman Willie Foster is a problem! Through 2 games he has 46 points and 12 rebounds.
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Not a lot of competition on the OVC slate tonight. This is a take-care-of-business night. Please, fellas, let’s keep it that way.
🏀 Concordia Chicago at SIUE — 6
🏀 Webster at SEMO — 6:30
🏀 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at USI — 7
All times CT | All on ESPN+
A few guys who caught my eye on opening night:
🏀 Kaan Onat — UTM
🏀 Malek Archie — Lindenwood
🏀 Jayden Wright — EIU
🏀 PJ Farmer — SEMO
🏀 Clayton Parker — Morehead State
🏀 Makai Kvamme — WIU
Rough night for the conference. Still plenty worth watching. Who impressed you?
Yesterday, I said all our OVC takes were correct until tomorrow.
Tomorrow arrived with a 2–7 record.
SEMO delivered. UT Martin gave us double OT and Kaan Onat. The rest? We have some things to discuss.
Our opening-night recap:
ovcmeinthegym.com/ovc-openin…
Yesterday, I said all our OVC takes were correct until tomorrow.
Tomorrow arrived with a 2–7 record.
SEMO delivered. UT Martin gave us double OT and Kaan Onat. The rest? We have some things to discuss.
Our opening-night recap:
ovcmeinthegym.com/ovc-openin…
Murray st 94 TSU 64
TSU clawed back in the first half, but Arterio Morris early injury interrupted the push. Tigers finished with 26 turnovers and shot 17-for-55. Murray ran away after half.
Our first OVC shellacking, for TSU to be successful Bradshaw has to be mote assertive
OVC basketball is BACK. Happy opening day to all who celebrate. 🏀
Nine games, nine picks, and I’m already going against the crowd with Western Illinois.
We’re all correct until tomorrow. Let me enjoy this.
ovcmeinthegym.com/2026/11/02…
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WIU at Valpo 🏀
Pick: WIU +18.5
Feels like everyone is on Valpo. I’m going the other way. Western’s added size gives me a reason to believe, especially against a young Beacons team still figuring things out.
Give me the Leathernecks and the points.
OVC basketball is BACK today. Happy opening day to all who celebrate. 🏀
Nine teams. Nine games. Everybody’s undefeated, and all my preseason takes are still technically correct.
Let’s get in the gym.
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UT Martin at Tulane 🏀
Pick: UTM +8.5
Jeremy Shulman has won road openers at Illinois State and UNLV in his first two seasons. This roster is new, so that’s context, not a guarantee. Remagen and Onat make this backcourt worth watching. Taking the points.
OVC basketball is BACK today. Happy opening day to all who celebrate. 🏀
Nine teams. Nine games. Everybody’s undefeated, and all my preseason takes are still technically correct.
Let’s get in the gym.
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Lindenwood at TCU 🏀
Pick: Lindenwood +28.5
The Lions lost their SIU exhibition by four, with Archie, Spencer and Mason each scoring 14. Exhibition results only tell us so much, but I saw enough scoring options to take a shot with this many points.
OVC basketball is BACK today. Happy opening day to all who celebrate. 🏀
Nine teams. Nine games. Everybody’s undefeated, and all my preseason takes are still technically correct.
Let’s get in the gym.
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USI at Belmont 🏀
Pick: Belmont -17.5
USI brings back only three players and adds 11 transfers. Kaden Brown’s expected return helps; he averaged 11 PPG before his injury. I’m still leaning Belmont while the Eagles work through the introductions.
OVC basketball is BACK today. Happy opening day to all who celebrate. 🏀
Nine teams. Nine games. Everybody’s undefeated, and all my preseason takes are still technically correct.
Let’s get in the gym.
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Morehead State at WKU 🏀
Pick: WKU -16.5
These programs haven’t met since 1985. More relevant tonight: Morehead returns just 25.6 PPG from last season’s roster. That’s a lot of offense to replace before opening on the road. Leaning Hilltoppers.
OVC basketball is BACK today. Happy opening day to all who celebrate. 🏀
Nine teams. Nine games. Everybody’s undefeated, and all my preseason takes are still technically correct.
Let’s get in the gym.
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Lipscomb at SEMO 🏀
Pick: SEMO +2.5
Marqueas Bell is SEMO’s leading returning scorer at 9.1 PPG and just dropped 22 in the Evansville exhibition. Lipscomb has won three straight in this series. I’m taking the home dog to make this one tight.
OVC basketball is BACK today. Happy opening day to all who celebrate. 🏀
Nine teams. Nine games. Everybody’s undefeated, and all my preseason takes are still technically correct.
Let’s get in the gym.
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