| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNST | 39 | 33 | 72 |
| WIU | 19 | 33 | 52 |
Jessamy scores 16, Tennessee State defeats Western Illinois 72-52
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Ron Jessamy scored 16 points as Tennessee State beat Western Illinois 72-52 on Saturday night.
Jessamy added eight rebounds and five blocks for the Tigers (6-11, 2-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Josh Ogundele scored 12 points while finishing 5 of 7 from the floor and added eight rebounds.
Julius Rollins led the Leathernecks (8-9, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and two steals. Marko Maletic added 13 points for Western Illinois.
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Both teams play again on Thursday. Tennessee State hosts SIU-Edwardsville and Western Illinois travels to play Morehead State.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Davis
- Scott Tierney
- Cedric Coleman
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 5-1 | - | 10-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 4-2 | 1 | 11-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-2 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-2 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Lindenwood | 3-3 | 2 | 8-9 |
| UT Martin | 3-3 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Little Rock | 2-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Western Illinois | 2-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Tennessee State | 2-4 | 3 | 6-11 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-4 | 3.5 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-4 | 3.5 | 5-11 |
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