OPENING TIP: Four games remain in the OVC schedule, with TSU tied for fourth place with Morehead State. Lindenwood and Saturday's opponent, Tennessee Tech, are close behind.  

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (13-14) vs UT Martin (12-15)
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 PM CT
Location: Elam Center || Martin, Tenn.
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. UT MARTIN: Tennessee State holds a 38-32 all-time record against the Skyhawks after an overtime win in January.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech
Date/Time: Saturday, February 22 at 1:00 PM CT
Location: Elban Center || Cookeville, Tenn.
TV: ESPNU

SERIES INFORMATION VS. TENNESSEE TECH: Tennessee State leads the all-time series 41-38. 

SIUE BY THE NUMBERS: 

14: Aaron Nkrumah filled the stat sheet with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals, despite a 4-for-13 shooting night.

17: TSU outrebounded SIUE 41-37, including 17 offensive rebounds, but managed just 8 second-chance points from those extra opportunities.

19: TSU's bench contributed 19 points, led by Knute Wood's 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.

22: The Tigers committed 21 turnovers, leading to 22 points off turnovers for SIUE, a key factor in the loss.

66.7%: TSU shot an impressive 59.1% from the field and 66.7% from three in the first half but struggled after halftime, hitting just 30.0% overall and 27.8% from deep in the second half.