Peterson scores 15, East Tennessee State wins 73-56 against King (TN)
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- — Quimari Peterson's 15 points helped East Tennessee State defeat King of Tennessee 73-56 in a season opener on Monday night.
Peterson also had six rebounds and three steals for the Buccaneers. Ebby Asamoah added 14 points while going 5 of 13 (4 for 8 from 3-point range), and he also had five rebounds and three blocks. Jaden Seymour shot 3 for 11 (0 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points, while adding 14 rebounds.
Jordan Akal finished with 12 points and six rebounds for the Tornados.
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Game Information
Freedom Hall (TN)
12:00 AM, 7 November 2023
Johnson City, TN
Attendance: 2,736
- Referees:
- Blake Thomas
- Chris McCurry
- Kyle Stewart
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Wofford | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Furman | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Mercer | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| VMI | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| The Citadel | 0-6 | 5 | 5-12 |
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