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Recap - Southeast Missouri State Defeats Tennessee State 85-63
Southeast Missouri State blew out Tennessee State on Thursday, running up the score in a 85-63 win at Show Me Center.
Bettors who backed Southeast Missouri State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Nana Akenten had 17 points for Southeast Missouri State and Phillip Russell chipped in with 15 points. Phillip Russell had 7 assists for them, while Nygal Russell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Tennessee State got a 14-point performance from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr., who was supported by 13 points from Dedric Boyd. Shakem Johnson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee State, while Kassim Nicholson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, Southeast Missouri State takes its act on the road to face Eastern Illinois looking for another win. For Tennessee State, they head home to face Austin Peay.