OPENING TIP: Tennessee State hits the road for its first true away game of the season, traveling to Bowling Green to face Western Kentucky on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers (2-1) are coming off a dominant 114-76 win over Oakwood, while the Hilltoppers enter the matchup with a perfect 2-0 record. TSU will look to carry its offensive momentum into Diddle Arena as it continues its early nonconference slate against one of Conference USA's top programs.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (2-1) vs. Western Kentucky (2-0)
Date/Time: Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 PM
Location: Bowling Green, Ky. | Diddle Arena 
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS WESTERN KENTUCKY: Sunday marks the 11th all-time meeting between TSU and Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers leads the all-time series 10-0.

OAKWOOD BY THE NUMBERS: 

4: All five starters scored in double figures, led by Aaron Nkrumah's 25 points, marking the fourth straight game the Tigers had multiple double-figure scorers.

24: TSU converted hustle into offense, scoring 24 second-chance points off 19 offensive rebounds.

33: The Tigers pushed the tempo with 33 fast-break points, their most in a game this season.

40: TSU's largest lead of the night came at 40 points late in the second half, capping a wire-to-wire victory at Gentry Center.

50: Tennessee State dominated the glass, outrebounding Oakwood 50-29 for a +21 advantage.

56.9: The Tigers shot a blistering 56.9 percent from the field, including a 64.5 percent clip in the second half.

60: Tennessee State was unstoppable inside, piling up 60 points in the paint.

85.2: TSU was nearly automatic from the free-throw line, finishing 23-of-27 (85.2%).

114: The Tigers exploded for a season-high 114 points in the win over Oakwood, their highest scoring output under head coach Nolan Smith.