OPENING TIP: An early weekday edition of OVC basketball keeps the Tennessee State women's basketball team at the Gentry Center to close out the first month of the new year against state foe UT Martin and Tennessee Tech.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (4-14) vs UT Martin (7-12)
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21 at 5:00 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. UT MARTIN: UTM leads the all-time series 40-31 over TSU with both teams winning on opposition courts. 

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech
Date/Time: Thursday, January 23 at 5:00 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS.TENNESSEE TECH: TTU leads the all-time series 68-16 over TSU and won both regular-season matchups last season.

EIU BY THE NUMBERS: 

12: Lyric Cole recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, leading TSU in both categories.

19: The Tigers forced 14 turnovers and turned them into 19 points, a significant contributor to their offense.

32: TSU scored 32 of its 54 points in the paint, showcasing their inside game despite the overall offensive struggles.

32.4%: The Tigers shot 32.4% (22-of-68) from the field, including just 15.4% (2-of-13) from three-point range, contributing to their scoring difficulties.

46.7%: After shooting 46.7% in the third quarter, TSU struggled in the fourth, shooting just 25.0% (5-of-20) and going 0-of-9 from beyond the arc.