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Tennessee State Defeats Charleston Southern 78-75 - Recap

Charleston Southern was burned for 28 points by Dedric Boyd on Thursday as Tennessee State picked up a 78-75 win at Buccaneer Fieldhouse.

Tennessee State got 15 points from Kassim Nicholson and another 15 points from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr.. Kenny Cooper contributed 5 assists, while Dedric Boyd cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Charleston Southern got a 17-point performance from Tahlik Chavez, who was supported by 9 points from Taje' Kelly. Claudell Harris Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Charleston Southern, while Cheikh Faye grabbed 8 rebounds.

Tennessee State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Charleston Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-32.

Tennessee State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the South Carolina State. Charleston Southern will aim to get back on the winning track at Manhattan.