It was a rough day at the office for the Tennessee State Lady Tigers, who were soundly beaten 79-53 at the end of Morehead State Saturday afternoon. As was the case in their previous game against Southern Indiana, TSU was able to hold the Eagles under 40% shooting for the field for the game however they were unable to capitalize as they shot and even more frigid 36% from the floor.
Additionally, the Lady Tigers did an inadequate job of securing the basketball commit committing 26 turnovers which turned into 16 Morehead points.
The first quarter is likely one the Lady Tigers would like to forget if they shot just 1 of 11 from the floor and scored just three points which came on an ad Maya Ferguson three-pointer at the six minute and 3 30 seconds, Mark. Morehead State capitalised on Tennessee State’s offensive struggle quickly building a double-digit lead and taking a 19 to 3 advantage into the second quarter.
The Lady Tigers’ offense picked up in the second quarter, however not only were they unable to cut into the Morehead State lead, but by the time the halftime buzzer sounded they found themselves in a 20-point hole at 41 to 21
Morehead continued to enjoy a 20+ for the majority of the third, was there manage bloating to as much as 25
Lady tigers were able to string a few back baskets together laid in the quarter to bring the count to 51 to 47 at the end of three-quarters.
Morehead state largely in control of the contest the fourth quarter was protracted garbage time as the Eagles would build as much as a 29-point lead on the way to a comfortable and decisive 79 to 53 victory.
In a losing effort, Somah Kamara led the Lady Tigers with 18 points to go along with 6 boards. Amiyah Ferguson, was the other Lady Tiger in double figures with 11 points.
Now losers of consecutive games, Tennessee State (4-21, 3-13) returns to the hardwood Thursday when they take on Lindenwood. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 pm.
