NASHVILLE - David Acosta and Adong Makuoi each recorded double-doubles to help lead the Tennessee State men's basketball team over the Boyce Bulldogs 103-49 at home Tuesday.

The Tigers (5-4) had six players score in double figures, led by Zion Griffin, who had 23 points and two steals. Acosta added a double-double off of the bench with 14 points and 11 rebounds and Jaylen Anglin chipped in as well with 14 points and two steals off of the bench.

Tennessee State shared the ball well in Tuesday's game, racking up 26 assists on 45 made field goals. Individually, Jr. Clay dished out the most for the Tigers with seven assists and Justin Williams also helped out with five assists of his own.

Tennessee State did a great job disrupting Boyce shots in the contest, coming away with five blocks. Acosta's one rejection led the way individually for the Tigers.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 31-14 advantage, Tennessee State went on a 10-0 run with 5:56 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Makuoi, to increase its lead to 41-14. The Tigers then added three points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 46-16 advantage. Tennessee State did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 40 of its 46 points close to the basket.

Following intermission, Tennessee State kept widening that lead, expanding it to 62-28 before going on an 11-0 run, finished off by Griffin's layup, to grow the lead to 73-28 with 12:57 to go in the contest. The Tigers kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 103-49 win. Tennessee State shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting nine shots from deep to score 27 of its 57 points.

Game Notes

» Tennessee State got double-doubles from both David Acosta and Adong Makuoi.
» Tennessee State lit it up from beyond the arc, knocking down 10 treys in the game.
» The Tigers held the Bulldogs to only 32.7 percent shooting from the field.
» Tennessee State never trailed on the way to a 103-49 victory.
» Tennessee State tallied 26 total assists in the game.
» The Tennessee State bench came alive by adding 41 points to its scoring output.
» Six Tennessee State players scored 10 or more points.
» David Acosta and Jaylen Anglin came off the bench to score 14 points apiece.
» The Tigers forced 18 Boyce turnovers while committing only eight on the other end.
» Tennessee State had a 51-24 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Tennessee State defense forced 18 turnovers.
» The Tigers were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording five blocks as a team.
» Tennessee State turned the ball over eight times while dishing out 26 assists.
» Tennessee State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 17 offensive boards in the game.
» Zion Griffin led the Tigers with a game-high 23 points.
» David Acosta grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds to lead Tennessee State and Adong Makuoi added 10.

The Tigers will be back in action on Sunday afternoon as they welcome Lipscomb to the Gentry Center. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m.