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Ohio Valley Tournament - Tennessee State Falls 79-55 to Southeast Missouri State - Recap

Southeast Missouri State cruised to victory on Thursday, running Tennessee State out of the gym and running up a 79-55 score at Ford Center.

Southeast Missouri State was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Southeast Missouri State got 22 points from Eric Reed Jr. and another 19 points from Manny Patterson. DQ Nicholas contributed 5 assists, while Manny Patterson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Tennessee State got a 23-point performance from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr., who was supported by 7 points from Kenny Cooper. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee State, while Kassim Nicholson grabbed 7 rebounds.

Southeast Missouri State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Southeast Missouri State had a 46-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.