Nicholson has double-double in Tennessee State's win
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Kassim Nicholson had 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead Tennessee State to a 69-61 win over UT Martin on Saturday.
Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. had 17 points and six rebounds for Tennessee State (10-14, 5-7 Ohio Valley Conference). Shakem Johnson added seven rebounds.
KJ Simon had 21 points and four blocks for the Skyhawks (8-16, 4-8). Chris Nix added 18 points. KK Curry had 10 points.
The Tigers leveled the season series against the Skyhawks. UT Martin defeated Tennessee State 94-78 on Jan. 6.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brett Miles
- David Carter
- Jeremy Trussell
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |