By: Stephen Featherston, Director of Communications
OPENING TIP: The Tennessee State men's basketball will look to conclude its Missouri road trip with a 2-0 record as they are slated to take on Southeast Missouri State tomorrow afternoon. The Tigers and the RedHawks are both coming off Thursday night wins.
The Matchup:Â
Tennessee State Tigers (14-10, 7-4 OVC) vs. SEMO (8-16, 3-8 OVC)
Date/Time:Â Saturday, February 10Â at 3:45 PM CT
Location:Â Show-Me Center || Cape Girardeau, Mo.
TV: ESPN+
Radio: WNSR — Greg Pogue (play-by-play), Albert Dawson (analyst)
WHERE TO WATCH & LISTEN:Â Tune in to WNSR's flagship network, which includes 560 AM, 95.9 FM (Nashville), and 107.9 FM (Smyrna), as well as WNSR.com, to catch TSU Basketball. The broadcast is also globally available on Sirius XM. WNSR will provide in-depth pregame coverage 15 minutes before tip-off, extensive postgame analysis, exclusive interviews with coaches and players, and behind-the-scenes content for deeper fan engagement. Greg Pogue, "The Voice of the Tigers," returns for his 12th season, accompanied by Nashville broadcasting legend Albert Dawson. The action can also be streamed on the TSU Tigers app.
SERIES INFORMATION:Â This will be the 60
th matchup between TSU and SEMO. The Tigers hold a 30-29 advantage between the two programs. This will be the only contest between the two after splitting last season's matchups. Â
LWU NOTES & NUMBERS:
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3X: The number of straight three-pointers that
Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. connected on in the first half against Lindenwood. All his three makes would come in the final five minutes of the first half. The Nashville native finished with 12 points in the win.
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BLOCK TRACKER: Jason Jitoboh took over as the league leader in blocks as he added four more to his name against LWU. The Florida transfer now has 51 swats through 17 games, which is the 18
th most in the nation.
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HOMETOWN HERO: E.J. Bellinger logged a team-high 13 points in last night's win over Lindenwood, whose campus is just five minutes from his hometown of St. Peters, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis. The Missouri native also pulled down six boards and logged three assists in the win. He has finished in double-figures 16 times this season, while his 12.3 ppg is second-best on the team.
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