NASHVILLE — Travis Harper II collected 28 points and Carlous Williams added 21 and the Tennessee State men's basketball team knocked off Southern Indiana. 74-69, at home Saturday.

The Tigers (16-15, 12-8) had three players score in double figures, led by Harper II, who had 28 points, six rebounds and two steals. Williams tacked on 21 points and Justus Jackson chipped in as well with 13 points, six rebounds, nine assists and two steals.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 9-7 advantage, Tennessee State went on a 6-0 run with 13:55 left in the first half to increase its lead to 15-7. The Tigers then added three points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 39-28 advantage. Tennessee State got a great contribution from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 11 of its 39 total points.

Tennessee State kept its lead intact before going on a 7-0 run to grow the lead to 64-52 with 6:12 to go in the contest. The Screaming Eagles narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Tigers still held on for the 74-69 win. Tennessee State got out on the break in the period, scoring 10 fast break points.

Game Notes
» Tennessee State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Travis Harper II, Carlous Williams, and Justus Jackson combined to account for 84 percent of the Tigers points.
» Travis Harper II had a game-high 28 points and Carlous Williams added 21.
» Tennessee State got six rebounds from both Travis Harper II and Justus Jackson.