Fitzgerald scores 18, Tennessee State beats Austin Peay 69-65
Hansel Emmanuel stuffs it home for Austin Peay
Hansel Emmanuel stuffs it home for Austin Peay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. scored 18 points as Tennessee State beat Austin Peay 69-65 on Saturday night.
Fitzgerald shot 6 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free throw line for the Tigers (6-3). Christian Brown scored 17 points while going 4 of 8 and 9 of 9 from the free throw line. Jaylen Jones was 5 of 14 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 5 from the line to finish with 12 points.
The Governors (3-6) were led by Ja'Monta Black, who recorded 19 points and seven rebounds. Demarcus Sharp added 19 points, six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three blocks for Austin Peay. In addition, Sai Witt had nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mick Fieldbinder
- Jason Creek
- Tavares Armour
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 1-11 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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