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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 & Mary in the second.
The Tigers briefly took control in the second quarter, with Somah Kamara and LaKiara Alexander helping TSU build a 24-22 advantage. However, William & Mary closed the half with a 30-26 lead.
The third quarter proved to be the turning point.
William & Mary exploded for 28 points in the third period, outscoring Tennessee State 28-10 to stretch its lead to 58-36 entering the fourth quarter. The Tribe maintained control down the stretch to secure the 78-54 victory.
Tigers’ top performers
Somah Kamara: 16 points, four rebounds and three steals.
Genesis Harris: 14 points, including four 3-pointers.
LaKiara Alexander: Eight points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
Jing Xuan Zheng: Six points, six assists and five rebounds.
Harris provided an offensive spark off the bench, shooting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.
Team statistics
| TSU | W&M | |
| Field goal% | 29.8% | 42.2% |
| 3-point % | 29.2% | 37.5% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 47 |
| Assists | 12 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 14 |
| Points in paint | 16 | 34 |
Up Next
Tennessee State (1-1) looks to bounce back Sunday, Nov. 8, when the Tigers travel to face Old Dominion. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.
