Hopkins Puts up 21, UT Martin Defeats Champion Christian 96-52

Hopkins puts up 21, UT Martin defeats Champion Christian 96-52

Led by AJ Hopkins' 21 points, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the Champion Christian Tigers 96-52. Lamine Niang added 16 points and 10 rebounds for UT Martin and Pedro Santos had 12 points, 11 rebounds and five steals.

Skyhawks Roll To 96-52 Victory Over Champion Christian In Nonconference Finale

MARTIN, Tenn. – AJ Hopkins scored a career-best 21 points while Lamine Niang and Pedro Santos each nabbed double-doubles in a 96-52 University of Tennessee at Martin triumph over Champion Christian in the final nonconference men's basketball outing of 2025-26.