Rose scores 8 in OT, helps Lipscomb beat Tennessee St. 95-86
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Matt Rose came off the bench and played just 16 minutes, but scored all eight of his points in overtime to help Lipscomb beat Tennessee State 95-86 on Saturday night.
Michael Buckland scored 20 points to lead Lipscomb (5-3), which outscored Tennessee State (4-3) 18-9 in the extra period. Rose made two 3-pointers and a pair of free throws, and Buckland added seven points in overtime.
Christian Mekowulu and Delano Spencer each made 10 field goals and had 26 points to lead Tennessee State (4-3). Mekowulu was 10-of-14 shooting and grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds. Spencer was 10 of 19 from the floor and made five 3-pointers. Kamar McKnight added 17 points.
Spencer made a layup to tie it 77-77 with 18 seconds remaining in regulation. The Bisons didn't shoot again and had a turnover to force overtime.
Game Information
- Referees:
- James Hicks
- Ford Branch Jr
- Blake Harris
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Queens University | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Jacksonville | 5-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| North Alabama | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Stetson | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| North Florida | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Austin Peay | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-5 | 4 | 5-14 |
| West Georgia | 1-5 | 4 | 3-16 |
| Bellarmine | 0-6 | 5 | 3-16 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 7-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Little Rock | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| UT Martin | 5-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Tennessee State | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-5 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Lindenwood | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Western Illinois | 2-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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