Tag: Tennessee State Basketball

Seven Tigers Score in Double Figures as Tennessee State Hammers Fisk 123-73

Brandon King

73 Fisk 123 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F Fisk 36  37  73 TSU 54  69  123 mm NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State put on an offensive clinic Monday night, overwhelming Fisk University 123-73 in the Battle of Jefferson Street at the Gentry Center. The Tigers showcased their offensive depth with seven players scoring in double figures, all five starters reaching double-digit points, and a relentless defensive effort that kept Fisk from finding any sustained momentum. Aaron Bradshaw led the way with a game-high 23 points, while Arterio Morris and Ty-Laur…

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William & Mary Pulls Away From Tennessee State in 78-54 Victory

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image via TSU Athletics 54 TSU 78 Winner W&M Tea m 1 2 3 4 F TSU 13  13  10  18  54 W&M 15  15  28  20  78 Tennessee State women’s basketball came up short on the road Thursday night, falling 78-54 to William & Mary. The Lady Tigers struggled to keep pace with the Tribe, who secured a 24-point victory in the nonconference matchup on Nov. 5. The game was closely contested through the first two quarters. Tennessee State trailed 15-13 after the opening period but continued to challenge William…

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Tennessee State Blows Out East-West 127-61 in Home Opener Behind Explosive Offensive Performance

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State made sure its home opener was one to remember. The Tigers put together a dominant offensive performance Thursday night, overwhelming East-West University 127-61 at the Gentry Center to earn their first home victory of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Six Tigers scored in double figures, led by Jayden Jones, who finished with 17 points on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting from the field. Tennessee State improved to 1-1 on the season while handing East-West a season-opening defeat. The Tigers wasted little time establishing control, taking a…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 95-46 Win Over Toccoa Falls

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image via Tennessee State Athletics 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…

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Tennessee State Takes a 30-Point Loss to Murray State in Season Opener

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image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State men’s basketball opened its 2026-27 campaign with a tough road setback, falling to Murray State 94-64 on Monday in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Tigers (0-1) entered halftime trailing 46-35 but couldn’t keep pace with the Racers after the break. Murray State (1-0) outscored Tennessee State 48-29 in the second half to turn an 11-point halftime advantage into a 30-point victory. Ty-Laur Johnson paced Tennessee State with 15 points, four rebounds…

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Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Opens 2026-27 Season Against Murray State in Field of 68 Marathon

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team is ready to begin another highly anticipated season as the Tigers open their 2026-27 campaign against Murray State on Monday, November 2, as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. Tennessee State will face the Racers at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. CT. The matchup will give the Tigers an opportunity to build on a historic 2025-26 campaign that saw the program reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time…

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Tennessee State Beats Oakland 89-75 in Men’s Basketball Exhibition

Brandon King

Tennessee State men’s basketball picked up an 89-75 exhibition victory over Oakland on Saturday night, Oct. 24, at Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers secured the 14-point win in the second annual Hoops & Culture event, presented by Wayne State University and the Horatio Williams Foundation. The matchup offered Tennessee State another opportunity to prepare for the 2026-27 season following its Ohio Valley Conference championship and NCAA Tournament appearance last season. Oakland kept the contest competitive throughout much of the first half. The Golden Grizzlies held a 36-35…

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Robert Covington Joins Nolan Smith’s Staff as Chief Basketball Officer

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Tennessee State University has announced that former NBA standout Robert Covington is joining head coach Nolan Smith’s staff as the program’s Chief Basketball Officer, adding another accomplished basketball mind to a program coming off one of the most historic seasons in school history. Covington announced the move through Tennessee State men’s basketball, marking a significant homecoming for one of the most decorated players in program history. The former Tiger brings an impressive professional résumé to the position. Covington played more than a decade in the NBA, appearing in more than…

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Kevin Durant Gifts Tennessee State Basketball Team His Latest Nike KD 19 Signature Sneaker

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It appears that Tennessee State’s new Nike partnership is already paying high profile dividends. Kevin Durant is making sure the Tennessee State Tigers are stepping onto the court in style. 🐅🔥 The NBA superstar has gifted the Tennessee State men’s basketball team pairs of his latest signature sneaker, the Nike KD 19, giving the HBCU program an early look at one of Nike Basketball’s newest performance models. Photos shared by Tennessee State basketball show the Tigers rocking the KD 19, adding another connection between Durant and the HBCU basketball community.…

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Tennessee State Lands Seton Hall Transfer Josh Rivera

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Tennessee State continues to strengthen its roster under head coach Nolan Smith. Former Seton Hall forward Josh Rivera has committed to the Tigers, Rivera confirmed to @247SportsPortal. The veteran wing gives Tennessee State another experienced addition as the program prepares for the 2026-27 season.  Rivera, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward, spent last season at Seton Hall, where he averaged 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in limited minutes. Prior to joining the Pirates, he played at Fordham, where he averaged 10.7 points and 4.3 rebounds during the 2024-25 campaign, showcasing his ability…

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