IU Indianapolis Edges UT Martin 75-74
Gus Etchison scored 24 points as IU Indianapolis improved to 2-0 with a one-point win over UT Martin.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
IU Indianapolis defeated UT Martin 75-74 on November 7, 2026. Gus Etchison led the Jaguars with 24 points, shooting 4 of 8 from three-point range.
Why it matters
The narrow win keeps IU Indianapolis unbeaten early in the season, while UT Martin drops to 0-2. Both programs are early in their schedules, so results at this stage shape initial momentum.
Etchison shot 9 of 16 from the field and 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Tinsley went 4 of 9 from deep and 4 of 4 from the line. Remagen led UT Martin with 19 points in a game decided by a single point.
The players
IU Indianapolis
IU Indianapolis is the public university in Indianapolis whose athletic teams compete as the Jaguars in NCAA Division I.
UT Martin
UT Martin is the University of Tennessee at Martin, a public university whose athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference.
The details
IU Indianapolis edged UT Martin 75-74 in a close contest. Etchison led the Jaguars with 24 points, and Tinsley added 16 points and six rebounds, while Vladimir Khryapa scored 14 for UT Martin.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: IU Indianapolis defeats UT Martin 75-74.
Tuesday: UT Martin visits Arkansas State.
Wednesday: IU Indianapolis hosts Southern Indiana.
Season Trajectory
Both teams are at the very start of the 2026-27 college basketball season, so early records carry limited weight in the standings. IU Indianapolis's unbeaten start and UT Martin's 0-2 record will be tested in upcoming games against Southern Indiana and Arkansas State.
IU Indianapolis's 2-0 start keeps it in early contention, while UT Martin's 0-2 start means its next two games matter for the early standings. Fans tracking the Jaguars can follow their home game against Southern Indiana on Wednesday.
The takeaway
Early-season wins matter for momentum, but the next several games will show whether IU Indianapolis's start holds up against stronger competition.
What happens next
IU Indianapolis hosts Southern Indiana on Wednesday, and UT Martin visits Arkansas State on Tuesday.
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