| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| TNST | 24 | 35 | 59 |
Eastern Kentucky upsets Tennessee State 72-59
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nick Mayo scored 25 on 9-of-11 shooting, Dillon Avare came off the bench to score a season-high 15 and Eastern Kentucky upset Tennessee State 72-59 on Saturday night.
Mayo hit all six of his free throws and didn't miss a shot from the field until midway through the second half when he whiffed on his final two 3-pointers. Avare supplied the firepower in the first half for Eastern Kentucky (10-19, 4-12 Ohio Valley Conference), sinking four of his five made 3-pointers to guide the Colonels to a 31-24 lead at intermission. EKU shot 48 percent in the opening half, while the Tigers (15-12, 10-6) made just 7 of 24 attempts (29 percent), including 2 of 10 from distance.
Armani Chaney and Christian Mekowulu each scored 12 to pace Tennessee State.
Three of Eastern Kentucky's four wins in OVC play have come on the road.
Game Information
- Referees:
- James Hicks
- Jeff O'Malley
- Michael Ingram
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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