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Tennessee State vs Austin Peay Final: 65-61 - Recap
Tennessee State earned a 65-61 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday, getting 16 points from Kassim Nicholson at Gentry Center.
Tennessee State was a favorite by -2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Kenny Cooper had 12 points for Tennessee State and Shakem Johnson chipped in with 11 points. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Kassim Nicholson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Austin Peay got 13 points from Elijah Hutchins-Everett in a losing cause and another 13 points from Carlos Paez. Tariq Silver contributed 4 assists for them, while Elton Walker had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Tennessee State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Austin Peay won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.
Tennessee State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Morehead State. Austin Peay will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Belmont.