Western Ailing. recorded its fourth straight win, handing Tennessee State a 61-59 loss in a back-and-forth contest on the Ford Middle on Thursday night. The rating was stage after 20 minutes of play in a dynamic sport that noticed 10 completely different lead modifications. The Leathernecks had an edge within the second half, although, outscoring the Tigers 31-29.
Ryan Myers hit the game-winner for Western Illinois because the buzzer sounded to ship TSU house.
Quinlan Bennett scored a season-high 18 factors to prepared the ground for Western Ailing. Regardless of Bennett’s efficiency, the group collectively struggled taking pictures the ball. They shot 38% from the sector whereas scoring simply 0.87 factors per possession. They discovered a bonus on the quick break although, accumulating 13 factors in transition.
Tennessee State was led by EJ Bellinger, who scored 17 factors whereas amassing eight boards. As a group, the Tigers had some offensive struggles, scoring simply 0.82 factors per possession on 34% taking pictures from the sector. These numbers embody 18-of-50 on two-pointers, 5-of-18 on three-pointers, and 8-of-11 on free throws.
Western Ailing. scored a season-low one level off the bench
Tennessee State collected 15 steals, a season-best
10 lead modifications and 13 ties have been recorded within the sport
Western Ailing. proved as soon as once more that it’s a robust matchup. A battle with OVC foe Little Rock is the Leathernecks’ subsequent take a look at. They are going to meet on March 8 on the Ford Middle. TSU’s document dropped to 18-15 with the loss. The Tigers must rebound in OVC Match, as this was their closing sport of the common season.
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