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Tennessee State Downs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 76-71 - Match Report
Tennessee State grabbed a 76-71 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Saturday, behind a 16-point effort from Michael Shanks at Gentry Center.
Tennessee State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Tennessee State got 15 points from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. and another 11 points from Kinyon Hodges. Kinyon Hodges contributed 2 assists, while Jason Jitoboh cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 31 points from Damarco Minor in a losing cause and another 14 points from Ray'Sean Taylor. Ray'Sean Taylor contributed 3 assists for them, while Damarco Minor had 12 rebounds.
Tennessee State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-31.
Tennessee State heads into a battle against Arkansas-Little Rock. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Illinois.