The Ohio Valley Conference Tournament begins in less than two weeks, as many teams battle for a top four position on the standings to host a first round game.

Tennessee Tech has risen four games ahead from the rest of the league with a 11-1 record. Murray State (7-5) handed the Golden Eagles their first loss of the conference season Thursday night as the Racers took a 75-56 win, but Tech still looks to finish with the regular season title.

“Right now that’s our focus, to win the regular season,” Tennessee Tech head coach Jeff Lebo said. “They’re continuing to do a good job focusing on the season. The next game is the most important game because it is the next game. Right now we haven’t won anything yet.”

Tech plays two tames this week, spaced out between Tuesday and Saturday, hosting Morehead State before traveling to Austin Peay.

“Obviously, when you win, the guys are in a good mood,” Lebo said. “This is a good group of kids and they work hard every day.”

While Tech is in the lead, Murray and Austin Peay are 7-5 on the season while Morehead State holds a 7-4 record. All four teams are in position to host a first round game, but Eastern Illinois is still in the tightly fitted standings at 6-5.