1 | 2 | T | |
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SIUE | 39 | 35 | 74 |
TNST | 39 | 40 | 79 |
Tennessee State holds off SIU-Edwardsville 79-74
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Michael Littlejohn and Shakem Johnson scored 15 points apiece and Tennessee State held off SIU-Edwardsville 79-74 on Saturday.
Littlejohn sank 4 of 6 from 3-point range and added six assists for the Tigers (10-5, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Johnson hit 7 of 9 shots from the floor and grabbed six rebounds. Wesley Harris had 11 points and Carlos Marshall Jr. scored 10 as Tennessee State shot 58% from the floor (28 of 48).
Zeke Moore buried four 3-pointers and topped the Cougars (4-11, 1-1) with 22 points. Mike Adewunmi made 12 of 13 free throws and scored 21.
SIU-Edwardsville shot 45% overall and made 25 of 28 free throws. Tennessee State hit 8 of 18 from distance and 15 of 21 at the foul line.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- James Hicks
- Ford Branch Jr
- Jason Garretson
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 |