FORT WAYNE – When: 2 p.m.
Where: Martin, Tenn.
Records: IPFW 6-3, UT-Martin 3-9
Radio: 1380 AM
IPFW leaders: Frank Gaines (21.3 ppg), Trey McCorkle (7.3 rpg), Jonny Marlin (5.6 apg)
UT-Martin leaders: Mike Liabo (14.0 ppg), Myles Taylor (5.3 rpg), Liabo (5.5 apg)
Key matchup: Both teams have matchup nightmares in their wing players. IPFW has the 6-foot-4 Gaines, a left-hander, and Liabo is a 6-6 swingman who can go inside or out. He’s also leading the team in assists. So far, though, it’s been the 6-10 McCorkle who has been a problem for opponents. In addition to his team-leading 7.3 rebounds, he’s also scoring nearly 15 points per game.
The skinny: IPFW is riding a four-game winning streak. The Skyhawks just ended a four-game losing streak with an 86-83 win over in-state opponent Bethel, an NAIA school. UT-Martin’s toughest opponents have been Louisville (83-48 loss), Mississippi State (76-50 loss) and Ball State (71-48 loss).
– Steve Warden,
The Journal Gazette
