NASHVILLE —The Tennessee State men's basketball team fell short in an 83-75 loss to Morehead State on Thursday evening in the OVC opener at the Gentry Center. 

The Tigers (8-6, 0-1 OVC) had four players score in double figures, led by Jr. Clay, who had 18 points and three steals. Christian Brown tacked on 16 points and seven rebounds and Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. helped out with 15 points and two steals.

The Tennessee State offense was very productive from beyond the arc, making nine threes on 24 attempts. Clay was the most prolific shooter for the Tigers, draining three treys in the contest.

How It Happened

After falling behind 23-11, Tennessee State went on a 7-0 run with 11:25 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Brown, to narrow its deficit to 23-18. Morehead State answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Tigers down 40-33 entering halftime.

Morehead State kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 41-33 advantage before Tennessee State went on an 11-0 run to seize a 44-41 lead with 15:25 to go in the contest. Morehead State re-asserted control, outscoring the Tigers 42-31 the rest of the way to hand Tennessee State the 83-75 loss. Tennessee State got out on the break in the period, scoring 12 fast break points.

Game Notes

» Tennessee State found success from beyond the arc, knocking down nine treys in the game.
» Jr. Clay led the Tigers with 18 points.
» Tennessee State got a team-high seven rebounds from Christian Brown.

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TSU hosts Little Rock on Saturday at 3:30 PM.