OPENING TIP: Tennessee State continues its seven-game road stretch on Tuesday as the Tigers look to secure their first road win of the season after dropping back-to-back contests at Western Kentucky and nationally ranked No. 17/20 Tennessee. TSU faces a UNC Asheville team coming off a loss to Western Carolina. The Tigers enter the matchup with strong individual performances to build on — Aaron Nkrumah posted 19 points against the Volunteers, while Travis Harper II added 17, and Antoine Lorick III delivered 12 second-half points in a breakout effort. TSU will have four more road matchups following Tuesday's contest as its early-season road slate continues.
The Matchup:
Tennessee State (2-3) vs. UNC Asheville (2-3)
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 25 at 5:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM ET
Location: Asheville, N.C. | Kimmel Arena
TV: ESPN+
SERIES INFORMATION VS UNC ASHEVILLE: Tuesday marks the second all-time meeting between TSU and UNC Asheville. The Bulldogs lead the series 1-0 after a 92-74 win at Gentry Center on Dec. 1, 2024.
TENNESSEE BY THE NUMBERS:
3: Blocks recorded by the Tigers, including strong rim protection moments from Jalen Pitre and Travis Harper II.
4: Tigers who posted multiple assists, highlighting balanced ball movement and offensive sharing.
5: Different players contributed points off the bench, led by Antoine Lorick III's strong spark.
7: Combined second-half rebounds from Aaron Nkrumah, Travis Harper II and Lorick as TSU increased its activity on the glass.
8: Team steals in the second half alone, part of TSU's disruptive pressure that forced turnovers.
9: Fast-break points in the second half as TSU pushed the tempo and created efficient transition looks.
11: Total team steals for the game, showcasing active hands and alert defense.
12: Points from Antoine Lorick III, who delivered a perfect shooting night (3–3 FG, 5–5 FT).
17: Points from Travis Harper II, including three 3-pointers and a late scoring surge.
19: Team-high points from Aaron Nkrumah, who attacked the paint and finished 8–10 at the free-throw line.
