6-17, 3-7 Conference
74
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USI | 38 | 36 | 74 |
| TNST | 36 | 43 | 79 |
13-10, 6-4 Conference
79
Bellinger puts up 21, Tennessee State defeats Southern Indiana 79-74
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — EJ Bellinger's 21 points helped Tennessee State defeat Southern Indiana 79-74 on Saturday night.
Bellinger also had six rebounds for the Tigers (13-10, 6-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Jaylen Jones scored 16 points and added five assists. Jason Jitoboh shot 2 of 5 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Jeremiah Hernandez led the way for the Screaming Eagles (6-17, 3-7) with 23 points and two steals. Jack Mielke added 14 points for Southern Indiana. In addition, AJ Smith had 10 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Gentry Center
9:30 PM, 3 February 2024
Nashville, TN
Attendance: 784
- Referees:
- Neonta Williams
- Daniel Drake
- Tom Barron
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
| UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
| Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |
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