Fisk Bulldogs @ Tennessee State Tigers
Tennessee State earns 76-61 win against NAIA member Fisk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Christian Brown's 16 points helped Tennessee State defeat NAIA-member Fisk 76-61 on Monday night in a season opener.
Brown was 5 of 8 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Tigers. Kinyon Hodges scored 14 points while going 6 of 11 from the field, and added six rebounds. Jason Jitoboh had 12 points and finished 6 of 10 from the floor.
The Bulldogs were led by Jayden Lockett, who recorded 18 points. Mitchel Seay added 12 points for Fisk. Tyon Thompson also recorded nine points, 13 rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Boyd Copeland
Referee:Jeremy Trussell
Referee:Frederick Gipson
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 7-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Tennessee State | 6-2 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Little Rock | 6-2 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 1.5 | 11-8 |
| Morehead State | 5-3 | 1.5 | 9-10 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-4 | 2 | 10-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-6 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-7 | 5.5 | 4-14 |
| Western Illinois | 0-8 | 6.5 | 4-15 |
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