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Albany State Lady Golden Rams fall to Tuskegee in overtime, 70-65

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Image via Albany State Athletics Despite Albany State Lady Golden Rams leading for over half the game (57.2%) and forcing 33 turnovers, it proved not enough, as ASU fell in overtime to Tuskegee, 70-65.  The first quarter was a close affair that saw four ties and 5 lead changes. After Erin Perry’s jumper tied the game at 12, a 6-0 burst put Albany State up 18-12 with 1:18 left in the quarter and the Lady Rams would take an 18-13 lead into the second quarter.  Tuskegee outscored Albany State 10-4…

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Tennessee State’s Aaron Nkrumah nabs another Player of the Week honor

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For his on court exploits , Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah was named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week. In leading the Tigers to a 2-0 week the senior averaged 27.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals on .588/.833/.600 shooting splits. In the Tigers’ 105-100 overtime win over Morehead State, Nkrumah dropped a season high 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists on 12/20 from the floor and 2/3 from downtown.  Nkrumah then chased that performance with a 24 point, 11 rebound effort on 8/14 shooting, connecting on…

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Alabama A&M to take on Alabama State in Bridge Builder Classic on Monday

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image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team looks to keep its three-game winning streak going on Monday as the Bulldogs will meet rival Alabama State in the Bridge Builder Classic in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game. Tip-off for the rivalry matchup is set for 2 p.m. from the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala., and streamed on SWAC TV. Alabama A&M enters the contest off a 76-34 blowout home win over Alcorn State last Saturday (Jan.…

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Albany State women’s hoops gets by Spring Hill, 67-62

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image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of ASU Athletics 62 Spring Hill 6-11,4-10 SIAC 67 Winner Albany St. (GA) 10-4,9-4 SIAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Spring Hill 14  22  14  12  62 Albany St. (GA) 18  14  16  19  67 Albany, Ga. — From the opening tip to the final possession, Saturday afternoon’s matchup between Albany State and Spring Hill College delivered exactly what conference basketball promises—intensity, resilience, and a fight to the finish. When the final buzzer sounded, it was the Lady Golden Rams standing tall, securing a hard-earned 67–62 victory…

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Tennessee State gets 73-67 home win over Southern Indiana

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image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of TSU Athletics 67 USI 73 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F USI 33  34  67 TSU 38  35  73 NASHVILLE — Aaron Nkrumah nailed a dagger 3-pointer with 1:16 left in the fourth quarter to put Tennessee State ahead 73-64, and the Tigers earned a 73-67 win against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at home Saturday. The Tigers (12-6, 6-2) had three players score in double figures, led by Nkrumah, who put together a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Antoine Lorick IIItacked on 17 points,…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers fall at home to Southern Illinois, 72-67

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Courtesy of Ella Clark, Coordinator – Communications & Creative Content 72 Winner USI 67 TSU Team 1 2 3 4 F USI 17  11  21  23  72 TSU 15  20  13  19  67 Tennessee State women’s basketball carried a seven-point halftime lead into the locker room but came up just short down the stretch, falling 72–67 to Southern Indiana on Saturday afternoon at the Gentry Center. The Lady Tigers (3–14, 2–6 OVC) placed three players in double figures and showcased balanced scoring, defensive pressure, and perimeter shooting throughout a tightly contested…

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Tennessee State defeats Morehead State 105-100 in an OT thriller

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Image via Tennessee State basketball 100 More 105 Winner TSU Team 1 2 OT 1 F More 36  50  14  100 TSU 46  40  19  105 Aaron Nkrumah scored 30 points and the Tennessee State men’s basketball team used efficient perimeter shooting to defeat the Morehead State Eagles 105-100 in overtime Thursday night at the Gentry Center. The Tigers (11-6, 5-2) placed four players in double figures, led by Nkrumah, who added seven rebounds and five assists. Carlous Williams provided a spark off the bench with 19 points, while Travis Harper II finished with 16 points,…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers defeat Morehead State 70-62

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Image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 62 More 70 Winner TSU Team 1 2 3 4 F More 17  13  21  11  62 TSU 12  23  18  17  70 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Playing in front of a lively Kids Day crowd at the Gentry Center, Aaniya Webb delivered a career night and Erin Martin controlled the paint as the Tennessee State women’s basketball team earned a 70–62 victory over Morehead State on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Tigers (3–13, 2–5 OVC) placed two players in double figures and relied on balanced offense, ball…

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Tennessee State hoops takes on Morehead State Thursday night

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Image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State returns home to the Gentry Center on Thursday to face Morehead State after completing a four-game road swing in which the Tigers went 3-4, earning victories over Tennessee Tech, Little Rock and Western Illinois before closing the trip with a loss at Eastern Illinois. Morehead State enters the matchup having split its previous two weekend series and sits one game under .500 on the season. The teams will meet again later this year on Feb. 14 in…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers to face Morehead State on Thursday

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image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Ella Clark, Coordinator – Communications & Creative Content Tennessee State women’s basketball returns home Thursday as the Lady Tigers host Ohio Valley Conference opponent Morehead State inside the Gentry Center. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. as TSU looks to build on recent growth and energy following a demanding four-game road stretch. The Lady Tigers enter the matchup focused on continued development on both ends of the floor, emphasizing rebounding, defensive pressure, and balanced contributions as conference play continues. LAST TIME OUT Tennessee…

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