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Tennessee State University

Martin
85
Winner Wright St. WSU 1-1,0-0 Horizon
80
Tennessee St. TSU 0-2,0-0 OVC
Winner
Wright St. WSU
1-1,0-0 Horizon
85
Final
80
Tennessee St. TSU
0-2,0-0 OVC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Wright St. WSU 19 20 23 23 85
Tennessee St. TSU 24 21 11 24 80

Game Recap: WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | | Ella Clark, Coordinator - Communications & Creative Content

Martin Notches First Collegiate Double-Double in Home Opener

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State women's basketball went toe-to-toe with Wright State in its 2025-26 home opener Friday night at the Gentry Center but came up just short in an 85-80 decision.

The Lady Tigers (0-2) controlled the pace early, taking a 45-39 lead into halftime behind an efficient offensive rhythm and relentless energy on the glass. Sophomore forward Erin Martin led the charge with a dominant double-double performance, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks to pace Tennessee State on both ends of the floor.

Xai Whitfield added 18 points and six rebounds, while Somah Kamara and Kiki Roberts each chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively. The Tigers' balanced attack kept the Raiders on their heels through much of the night.

Tennessee State finished with 11 offensive rebounds that led to 11 second-chance points and turned 14 Wright State turnovers into 17 points on the other end. The bench also provided a spark, contributing 29 points, highlighted by key minutes from Amiyah Ferguson and Brianna Wooldridge.

After leading by six at the break, TSU faced a tough Wright State surge in the third quarter as the Raiders shot 44 percent from the field and connected on four three-pointers to swing the momentum. Despite trailing 62-56 entering the final period, the Tigers refused to back down—cutting the deficit to four in the closing minute after a Whitfield layup.

Martin's interior presence and Whitfield's late scoring helped TSU stay within striking distance until the final buzzer, but Wright State's free-throw shooting down the stretch sealed the outcome.

Game Notes

  • Erin Martin recorded her first double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

  • The Lady Tigers hit 9-of-21 from beyond the arc (.429).

  • TSU's bench contributed 29 points.

  • Tennessee State collected 11 offensive rebounds and scored 40 points in the paint.

  • The Tigers forced 14 turnovers that resulted in 17 points.

  • Xai Whitfield led the team with 18 points, while Martin grabbed a game-high 10 boards.

Up Next
Tennessee State travels to Texas for a two-game road swing, facing TCU on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and UT Arlington on Friday at 5 p.m.

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