Tennessee Tech 62, Siu-Edwardsville 52

Sakenis Breaks Block Record as SIUE Loses to Tennessee Tech

In a hard-fought game, SIUE men's basketball star Arnas Sakenis set a new all-time record for blocked shots with his 148th career block, but the Cougars fell to Tennessee Tech 62-52. Despite this individual achievement, SIUE's overall record dropped to 17-11 and 10-7 in OVC play. The Golden Eagles managed to recover from an early deficit, ultimately dominating the boards and shooting well enough to secure the win. By the Numbers Arnas Sakenis re…

Sakenis Secures Block Record in Cougar Loss

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Arnas Sakenis became SIUE men's basketball's all-time leader in blocked shots, but it came in a losing cause as SIUE dropped a 62-52 decision at Tennessee Tech Thursday.