OPENING TIP: The Tennessee State men's basketball team snapped a three-game OVC skid with a nine-point win over Little Rock on Saturday. The Tigers now head west to take on Lindenwood on Thursday and Western Illinois on Saturday.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (5-10) vs Lindenwood (6-9)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 9 at 7:30 PM CT
Location: Hyland Arena || Sr. Charles, Mo. 
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. LINDENWOOD: TSU holds a perfect 4-0 record all-time against Lindenwood.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois
Date/Time: Saturday, January 9 at 3:30 PM CT
Location: Western Hall || Macomb, Ill.
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS.WESTERN ILLINOIS: This will be the seventh meeting between TSU and Western Illinois. The Tigers lead the all-time series 4-2, after splitting last year's season series.

LITTLE ROCK BY THE NUMBERS: 

8: TSU shot 8-of-22 (36.4%) from beyond the arc, with Harper II (4) and Knute Wood (3) combining for 7 of those makes, providing crucial spacing for the offense.

12: Ronald Jessamy dominated the boards, grabbing a team-high 12 rebounds, including 3 on the offensive end. Jessamy also contributed 16 points, 3 blocks, and 1 steal for a strong two-way performance.

20: Travis Harper II led the Tigers in scoring with 20 points, shooting 4-of-10 from three-point range and converting 6 of 7 free throws. Harper added 3 rebounds and 2 steals in 30 minutes of play.

24: TSU capitalized on Little Rock's mistakes, scoring 24 points off turnovers. The Tigers' defensive pressure forced 16 turnovers, with 9 steals and multiple fast-break opportunities.

40: The Tigers controlled the interior, scoring 40 points in the paint, with key contributions from Ronald Jessamy and Brandon Weston, who combined for 31 points.