OPENING TIP: Tennessee State will wrap up its four-game homestand this week, hosting UT Martin and Tennessee Tech at the Gentry Center. 

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (7-11) vs UT Martin (9-10)
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. UT MARTIN: Tennessee State holds a 37-32 record against the Skyhawks and swept them last season.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs Tennessee Tech
Date/Time: Thursday, January 23 at 7:30 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. TENNESSEE TECH: Tennessee State leads the all-time series 40-38 and split last season's two matchups.

EASTERN ILLINOIS BY THE NUMBERS: 

20: Brandon Weston led TSU with 20 points, going 12-of-13 from the free-throw line and hitting two three-pointers.

37: TSU's bench outscored EIU's reserves 37-12, highlighted by Carlous Williams' 15 points and Antoine Lorick III's 11 points.

42: The Tigers dominated inside, scoring 42 points in the paint and securing 11 offensive rebounds, leading to 18 second-chance points.

53.85%: The Tigers maintained over 50% shooting from the field for the game (51.9%), including 53.85% in the first half and 50.0% in the second half.

82.8%: TSU shot an impressive 82.8% (24-of-29) from the free-throw line, including a clutch 16-of-19 performance in the second half.