Opening Tip: Coming off a hard-fought weekend in the mountains, the Tennessee State men's basketball team heads to Atlanta for the HBCU All-Star Challenge to face Howard from the MEAC on Wednesday. The Tigers then return to Nashville to host Alabama A&M on Saturday.
The Matchup:
Tennessee State (1-2) vs Howard (1-2)
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 PM CT
Location: GSU Convocation Center || ATLANTA
TV:
Series Information vs. Howard: Wednesday's contest marks only the second all-time meeting between TSU and Howard. The teams first met during the 1989-90 season at the John McClendon Classic in Chicago, where the Tigers defeated the Bison 88-68 on Dec. 15.
The Matchup:
Tennessee State vs. Alabama A&M (3-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+
Series Information vs. Alabama A&M: Saturday's contest against the Bulldogs will be the 25th all-time meeting between these HBCU foes. TSU leads the series 18-6, though the Tigers fell 85-83 in overtime in last season's matchup at Alabama A&M. TSU won the inaugural game between the two programs in the 1968-69 season.
WYOMING BY THE NUMBERS —
Paint Strokes: TSU finished with 34 of its 66 points inside the paint, making the most of their chances near the basket.
Buckets Weston: Brandon Weston led TSU with 18 points, attacking the rim with consistency and shooting an efficient 8-for-10 from the free-throw line.
Langlais Runs on Double-Double Power: Ahmir Langlais battled on the boards, securing a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. His presence, particularly with nine defensive rebounds, helped TSU reach 40 total rebounds, though Wyoming's offense was tough to contain.
Nkrumah Nets: Off the bench, Aaron Nkrumah added 13 points with a fierce edge, sinking a three-pointer and pulling down four rebounds.
Bench Boost: TSU's bench contributed 27 points, demonstrating depth and providing a spark as the game progressed.
Second-Chance Warriors: The Tigers capitalized on second-chance opportunities, scoring 15 points off offensive rebounds. This resilience kept them competitive, though Wyoming's firepower ultimately proved too much.
