OPENING TIP: Tennessee State closes out 2025 on the road Tuesday night at Tennessee Tech in a pre–New Year's Eve matchup, with both teams looking to return to the win column after losses on Saturday. The Tigers are coming off a hard-fought 91–82 setback to Southeast Missouri at the Gentry Center, while the Golden Eagles also enter the contest following a defeat. The game marks the return to action for both programs after a 10-day break. Tennessee State will open the 2026 calendar year on the road at Little Rock on Saturday, Jan. 3.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (7-5, 1-1) vs. Tennessee Tech (6-7, 1-1)
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 30 at 7:30 PM
Location: Cookeville, Tenn | Elben Center
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS TENNESSEE TECH: Tennessee State leads the all-time series 41-39.

SEMO BY THE NUMBERS: 

4: Tennessee State recorded four blocked shots, with Antoine Lorick III anchoring the paint defensively.

5: Dante Harris handed out five assists while playing a team-high 37 minutes at the point.

8: Jabrion Spikes provided a lift off the bench with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting.

8–2: TSU used an 8–2 run in the first half to grab early momentum.

9: Aaron Nkrumah went 9-for-12 at the free-throw line and added three steals, applying pressure on both ends.

10: Antoine Lorick III pulled down 10 rebounds to complete a double-double performance.

15: The Tigers scored 15 fast-break points, turning defense into offense inside the Gentry Center.

23: Travis Harper II led all scorers with 23 points, knocking down five three-pointers.

25: TSU forced 25 turnovers and turned them into 26 points.

40.0: Tennessee State shot 40.0 percent from three-point range for the game.

45: The Tigers scored 45 second-half points, closing strong in front of the home crowd.

72.2: The Tigers shot 72.2 percent at the free-throw line, converting key opportunities late.