Silver's late basket lifts Austin Peay over Tennessee State

Feb 13, 2022, 12:32 am

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- — Tariq Silver sank a jumper with 3 seconds remaining to send Austin Peay to a 54-52 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday.

Elijah Hutchins-Everett and reserve Cameron Copeland both scored 12 for the Governors (9-14, 5-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 10 points. Silver finished with nine points off the bench.

Dedric Boyd had 11 points to top the Tigers (10-16, 5-9). Kenny Cooper added 10 points. Shakem Johnson had 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Governors evened the season series against the Tigers. Tennessee State defeated Austin Peay 65-61 on Jan. 22.

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