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Recap - Tennessee-Martin Defeats Tennessee State 96-87

Jordan Sears poured in 34 points for Tennessee-Martin on Saturday, as they defeated Tennessee State 96-87 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.

Tennessee-Martin was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Tennessee-Martin got 33 points from Jacob Crews and another 10 points from Issa Muhammad. Jordan Sears contributed 6 assists, while Jacob Crews cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Tennessee State got 18 points from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. in a losing cause and another 15 points from E.J. Bellinger. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Jason Jitoboh had 8 rebounds.

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

Tennessee-Martin won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.