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am single-game scoring record, breaking the previous mark of 116 points set against Austin Peay on March 1, 2014. It also marked the Tigers’ first victory over a Division I opponent this season.
Score by Quarter
56
MVSU
117
Winner TSU
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVSU | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 56 |
| TSU | 24 | 25 | 45 | 23 | 117 |
Tennessee State Statistical Leaders
- Somah Kamara: 29 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; 12-of-13 shooting and 5-of-5 from three-point range.
- Addison Melton: 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; 3-of-3 from three-point range.
- LaKiara Alexander: 18 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Raegan Starks: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals.
- Nandinkhusel Nyamjav: 10 point
Alexander narrowly missed a triple-double, finishing just one assist shy of the milestone.
Team Statistics
- 58.3% shooting from the field.
- 16-of-24 from three-point range.
- 29 assists.
- Five players scored in double figures.
- 45 points in the third quarter.
| Game Stats | MVSU | TSU |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | .316 | .583 |
| 3FG% | .133 | .667 |
| FT% | .692 | .680 |
| RB | 27 | 48 |
| TO | 26 | 15 |
| STL | 4 | 12 |
The third quarter was the turning point. Tennessee State shot 80% from the field in the period, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc, outscoring Mississippi Valley State 45-12.
What’s Next?
Tennessee State improves to 2-2 overall and will hit the road for its next matchup against Louisville on Tuesday, November 17.
- Opponent: Louisville
- Location: KFC Yum! Center
- Tipoff: 5 p.m. CT
