Tennessee State Men's Basketball Defeats Tennessee Tech, 67-53

Strategic Insights -

The Tennessee State men's basketball team secured a 67-53 victory over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday afternoon at the Gentry Center. The Tigers, led by Jr. Clay, who scored 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, dominated the game from start to finish. Tennessee State collected 42 rebounds compared to Tennessee Tech's 34, with Clay's seven boards being the team's high. The Tigers' defense held Tennessee Tech's shooters to 28.3 percent from the field, including 26.7 percent from three-point range. The game was suspended with 3:04 remaining due to an injury suffered by a Tennessee Tech player, but the statistics will count for both teams due to the game reaching a reasonable point of conclusion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tennessee State men's basketball team won the game 67-53, led by Jr. Clay's 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
  • Tennessee State collected 42 rebounds compared to Tennessee Tech's 34, with Clay's seven boards being the team's high.
  • The Tigers' defense held Tennessee Tech's shooters to 28.3 percent from the field, including 26.7 percent from three-point range.
  • The game was suspended with 3:04 remaining due to an injury suffered by a Tennessee Tech player, but the statistics will count for both teams due to the game reaching a reasonable point of conclusion.
  • Tennessee State had a 42-34 edge on the boards in the win.
  • The Tigers also kept Diante Wood to 3-of-13 shooting in the game.
  • Tennessee Tech grabbed only eight offensive rebounds and scored eight second-chance points, while Tennessee State pulled down 33 defensive rebounds.
  • The Golden Eagles did not get many second opportunities on the offensive end due to Tennessee State's strong rebounding.
  • Tennessee State went on an 8-0 run late in the game to seize a 48-42 lead with 13:02 to go.
  • The Tigers kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 67-53 win.

Statistics:

  • Tennessee State points: 67
  • Tennessee Tech points: 53
  • Tennessee State rebounds: 42
  • Tennessee Tech rebounds: 34
  • Field goal percentage: Tennessee State 41.8%, Tennessee Tech 28.3%
  • Three-point percentage: Tennessee State 24.1%, Tennessee Tech 26.7%

Sources:

  • NCAA Rulebook (Section 4)
  • Tennessee State University News Release