SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA --The Tennessee State men's basketball team got a 25-point performance from the bench on the way to a 74-73 victory over the CSU Northridge Matadors at The Pavilion at Jserra Monday in the first game of the SoCal Challenge.

The Tigers (4-1) had four players score in double figures, led by Marcus Fitzgerald Jr., who had 17 points and five assists. Christian Brown tacked on 16 points from the bench and Jr. Clay chipped in as well with 11 points and six assists.

The Tennessee State offense was very productive from three-point land, knocking down eight threes on 23 attempts. Brown was the most prolific shooter for the Tigers, draining three treys in the contest.

How It Happened

TSU held an 11-point lead, 24-13 with 9:38 left to play in the half, but CSUN made a comeback and led 41-40 at the turn.

The Tigers kept the rally going and took the lead for good on Fitzgerald Jr.'s jumper with 00:50 left to grab the 74-73 victory.

Game Notes

» Tennessee State lit it up from beyond the arc, knocking down eight treys in the game.
» The Tennessee State bench came alive by adding 25 points to its scoring output.
» Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. led the Tigers with 17 points.
» Tennessee State got four rebounds from both Adong Makuoi and Marcus Fitzgerald Jr.

Up Next
TSU will face High Point on Wednesday in the SoCal Challenge Sand Division Championship at 2:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM CT.