| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCST | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| TNST | 35 | 45 | 80 |
Griffin's 23 lead Tennessee State over South Carolina State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Zion Griffin's 23 points helped Tennessee State defeat South Carolina State 80-61 on Saturday.
Griffin also had nine rebounds and four blocks for the Tigers (2-0). Jr. Clay scored 23 points, going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from distance, and 6 for 8 from the line. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. shot 4 for 11, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Lesown Hallums finished with 14 points and three steals for the Bulldogs (0-2). Davion Everett added 11 points and eight rebounds for South Carolina State. Cam Jones had 11 points.
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Game Information
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 6-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 6-10 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-12 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 1-13 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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