Tennessee State Tigers @ Lindenwood Lions
Bellinger's 13 help Tennessee State knock off Lindenwood 65-55
SAINT CHARLES, Mo -- — EJ Bellinger had 13 points in Tennessee State's 65-55 victory over Lindenwood on Thursday.
Bellinger also had six rebounds for the Tigers (14-10, 7-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. scored 12 points while shooting 3 for 6 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free throw line. Kinyon Hodges was 3 of 8 shooting and 4 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points.
Keenon Cole led the Lions (8-16, 2-9) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Darius Beane added 10 points for Lindenwood. In addition, Colin Ruffin had eight points.
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Game Information
Saint Charles, MO
Referee:Greg Gerritsen
Referee:Cody Crum
Referee:Chris Fuller
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 4-1 | - | 12-4 |
| Tennessee State | 4-1 | - | 10-5 |
| Lindenwood | 4-1 | - | 10-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-2 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Little Rock | 3-2 | 1 | 6-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-3 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-4 | 3 | 6-10 |
| Western Illinois | 0-5 | 4 | 4-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-5 | 4 | 3-12 |
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