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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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