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The Tennessee State Lady Tigers opened the 2026-27 season in impressive fashion, overwhelming Toccoa Falls College, 95-46, to earn a 49-point victory in their season opener on Monday, November 2.
Tennessee State’s offensive performance provided an emphatic start to the new campaign as the Lady Tigers began the season with a convincing home victory.
Somah Kamara Leads the Way
GAME-HIGH PERFORMANCE
Somah Kamara – 24 points
Kamara paced all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. She also contributed five steals to Tennessee State’s defensive effort.
Genesis Harris delivered an impressive shooting performance, finishing with 17 points and five 3-pointers.
Lakiara Alexander recorded a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 11 rebounds, while Adrienne Hunt added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Sherry Zheng made her presence felt defensively with seven steals and six assists, helping Tennessee State create turnovers and generate additional scoring opportunities.
Tennessee State vs. Toccoa Falls: Final Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | F |
| TSU | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 95 |
| Toc | 8 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 46 |
Tennessee State controlled the game from the opening quarter, building a 25-8 advantage before taking a 45-27 lead into halftime.
The Lady Tigers extended their advantage to 69-36 entering the fourth quarter and finished with their highest-scoring period, putting up 26 points in the final 10 minutes.
Defensive Pressure Makes the Difference
While Tennessee State’s offense was productive, its defensive performance was equally impressive.
The Lady Tigers recorded 24 steals and forced 40 turnovers, consistently disrupting Toccoa Falls’ offensive possessions.
Tennessee State also knocked down 16 3-pointers on 42 attempts, shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc.
Key numbers:
- 95 points scored
- 49-point margin of victory
- 16 made 3-pointers
- 24 steals
- 40 turnovers forced
- 4 players scored in double figures
Up Next: William & Mary
Tennessee State (1-0) will hit the road for its first away game of the 2026-27 campaign.
The Lady Tigers travel to Williamsburg, Virginia, to face William & Mary on Thursday, November 5.
- Opponent: William & Mary
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Tipoff: 6 p.m. CT
- Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
The Lady Tigers will look to carry their season-opening momentum into their first road test.
