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Austin Peay Governors vs Tennessee State Tigers Wrap - Tennessee State Wins 69-65
Tennessee State earned a 69-65 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday, getting 18 points from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. at Gentry Center.
Christian Brown had 17 points for Tennessee State and Jaylen Jones chipped in with 12 points. Jaylen Jones had 4 assists for them, while E.J. Bellinger was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Austin Peay got a 19-point performance from DeMarcus Sharp, who was supported by 19 points from Ja'Monta Black. DeMarcus Sharp had 7 assists in a losing cause for Austin Peay, while Hansel Enmanuel grabbed 7 rebounds.
Tennessee State trailed at halftime, 42-33.
Austin Peay had a 36-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tennessee State heads into a battle against Lipscomb. Austin Peay, meanwhile, will have their next action against Midway University.