OPENING TIP: TSU looks to bounce back off its nine-point loss on Thursday to SIUE and travels to the OVC's furthest West opponent Lindenwood for a 3:30 tip on Saturday.

WHERE TO WATCH & LISTEN: TSU expanded its partnership with Cromwell Media, naming 102.1 FM The Ville as the flagship TSU men's basketball station. "The Voice of the Tigers" Greg Pogue returns for his 11th season behind the mic and will be reunited with his longtime partner Albert Dawson. The pregame show will begin 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the contest not the actual tip time in doubleheader situations. The action can also be heard on the TSU Tigers app.

The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (9-7, 1-2 OVC) at Lindenwood (7-9, 2-1 OVC)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 7 at 3:30 p.m. CT
Location: Hyland Arena || St. Charles, Mo.
TV:  ESPN+ — 
Radio: 102.1 FM The Ville — Greg Pogue (pxp), Albert Dawson (analyst)
LIVE STATS

LINDENWOOD SERIES INFORMATION: Saturday will be the first all-time meeting between TSU and Lindenwood.

SCOUTING LINDENWOOD: The first-year D1 transition program has picked up seven wins already (four vs. D1 programs) along with two in OVC play (Tennessee Tech and Little Rock). Chris Childs leads the Lions in scoring this season at 14.5 points and 2.4 assists per game. Childs is Lindenwood's best threat from the free throw line at 89.8 percent from the stripe. Kevin Caldwell Jr. is second behind Childs dropping 12.1 points per game. Since OVC play has started, Keenon Cole has been near lights out from the outside connecting on 10-of-11 from 3-point range. Cole finished with 23 and 21 points, respectively against Tech and Little Rock.

CLAY AND FITZ 2X: Jr Clay and Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. once again went over 20+ points in the loss to SIUE on Thursday. Clay finished with 22 points, four rebounds and four assists while Fitzgerald had 21 points three rebounds and two assists.