Tag: Tennessee State Basketball

Tennessee State’s Brian Collins finalist for Ben Jobe Award

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Basketball Tennessee State men’s head coach Brian “Penny” Collins was named to the finalist list for the 2024-25 Ben Jobe Award.  In his seventh season helming the Tennessee State basketball program, Coach Collins led the Tigers to a 16-15 overall and 12-8 record thin the OVC, which was the best conference mark during his tenure at TSU. The Tigers also earned the no.3 seed in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and the quarterfinal bye that accompanies it. The Ben Jobe Award is named after one of…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers blitzed early, falls hard in OVC Tourney opener, 90-66 to Southern Illinois

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Basketball It was a rough day at the office for the Tennessee State Lady Tigers Southern Illinois pounced on them early and did not look back as TSU was unceremoniously sent packing in the first round of the OVC Tournament, 90-66 at the hands of USI, a team they had defeated 73-64 four days previously in the season finale.  Although the Lady Tigers took a brief 2-0 lead off a Kiki Roberts steal and layup at the 9:24 mark. From there it went downhill, rather quickly,…

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Tennessee State closes out regular season with 74-69 win over Southern Illinois

Brandon King

Tennessee State finished the regular season on a high note with a nearly wire-to-wire 74-69 defeat of Southern Illinois.  Southern Illinois took an early 3-0 lead on Ryan Hall’s three-pointer on the Screaming Eagles and the contest’s opening possession. Following a Travis Harper II connection from downtown that knotted the game at 3, USI reclaimed the lead when Jack Campion’s layup pushed the Screaming Eagles back in front 5-3. Tennessee State jumped back in front at 6-5 on another Harper II three-pointer. The Tigers lead for the balance of the…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops headed to OVC Tournament after 73-64 defeat of Southern Illinois

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With the potential to play in the OVC Tournament still in play, the Lady Tigers of Tennessee State were able to defeat Southern Illinois 73-64 and secure the final spot in the upcoming Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.  The opening minutes of the first quarter saw a pair of ties and five lead changes before Lyric Cole’s jumper put TSU up 8-6 at the 6:52 mark of the frame. From there a 10-2 burst gave the Lady Tigers an 18-8 lead before Vanessa Shafford’s jumper trimmed the lead to 18-10 heading…

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Tennessee State lady Tigers defeat Morehead State 72-61 in must win game

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Overcoming a very slow start and finishing with a 23-8 fourth-quarter barrage, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were able to overcome a 17-point deficit to defeat Morehead State 72-61 to keep their OVC Tournament hopes alive.  As has been the case numerous times this season, the Lady Tigers stumbled out of the gates, shooting just 3/18 and scoring just 9 points. Meanwhile, their Morehead State opponents had no such trouble putting the ball in the basket, connecting on half of their 20 field goal attempts, and the Eagles, who never…

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Tennessee State locks up OVC Tournament bye with 64-55 win over Morehead State

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It was a game of runs, as Tennessee State defeated Morehead State 64-55 in a critical win that secured the Tigers a bye into the quarterfinals of the OVC Tournament.  The Eagles showed the way until a 10-0 spurt put the Tigers up 14-8 on Ahmir Langlais’ jumper at the 9:54 mark. Tennessee State stayed out front for the balance of the half building as much as a 10-point advantage before a late three from Steven Clay trimmed the lead to 29-22 heading into halftime.  Morehead State started the second…

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Tennessee State in position for OVC Tournament bye with two games to go

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image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: The final two games of the OVC schedule pits the TSU men’s basketball team at home to defend a 10-3 mark on the Gentry Center against Morehead State (Thursday) and Southern Indiana (Saturday).  SERIES INFORMATION VS. MOREHEAD STATE: Thursday’s contest will be the 84th meeting between TSU and Morehead State. The Eagles hold a 49-38 series lead and have won the last nine matchups. SERIES INFORMATION VS.SOUTHERN INDIANA: Saturday’s game marks the seventh all-time meeting between TSU and Southern…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops fighting to get in OVC Tournament, will need help

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image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP:The final two games of the Ohio Valley Conference regular season put Tennessee State in an interesting position. With a win Thursday over Morehead State, the Lady Tigers would also need the Eagles to lose at UT Martin to secure the No. 8 seed in the upcoming OVC Tournament. The Matchup: Tennessee State (8-20) vs Morehead State Eagles (9-19)Date/Time: Thursday, February 27 at 5:00 PM CTLocation: Gentry Center || NASHVILLETV: ESPN+ SERIES INFORMATION VS. MOREHEAD STATE: Thursday’s matchup will be the 76th all-time meeting…

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Tennessee State Women’s hoops falls at UT Martin

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title image via TSU Basketball Courtesy Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State women’s basketball team got a 22-point performance from the bench, but fell 73-52 to UT Martin on the road Tuesday. The Tigers (8-19, 4-13 OVC) had three players score in double figures, led by Saniah Parker, who had 15 points. Erin Martin tacked on 11 points, eight rebounds and two steals off the bench and Aaniya Webb helped out with 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Webb pulled down four offensive rebounds to pace an offense that racked up second chance opportunities…

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Tennessee State locked in from downtown in 86-75 win over UT Martin

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image via TSU Basketball Courtesy Tennessee State Athletics  — Ronald Jessamy finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds and Knute Wood had a career-best 19 points as the Tennessee State men’s basketball team defeated UT Martin, 86-75, on Tuesday evening at the Elam Center.  The Tigers (14-14, 10-7) had five players score in double figures, led by Wood, who had 19 points. Carlous Williams helped out with 15 points and six rebounds. The Tennessee State offense was impressive from downtown, knocking down 12 threes on 24 attempts. Wood hit five treys for the Tigers in the…

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