Harper scores 7 points in overtime to lift Howard over Tennessee State 88-84
ATLANTA -- — Blake Harper scored seven of his 18 points in overtime to help Howard beat Tennessee State 88-84 on Wednesday night.
Brandon Weston made a pair of free throws for Tennessee State with 10 seconds left and Howard's Marcus Dockery missed a jumper to force overtime tied 75-all. Harper opened the extra period with consecutive 3-pointers and added a free throw as Howard outscored Tennessee State 13-9.
Harper shot 6 for 8 for the Bison (2-2). Bryce Harris scored 17 points and added 11 rebounds. Dockery finished with 15 points.
Weston led the Tigers (1-3) with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Justus Jackson added 22 points for Tennessee State. Aaron Nkrumah also had 12 points and three steals.
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2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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