OPENING TIP:The Tennessee State men's basketball team will meet sixth-seeded Lindenwood on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the OVC Tournament. 

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs. Lindenwood Lions
Date/Time: Thursday, March 6 at 8:30 PM CT
Location: Ford Center || Evansville, Ind. 
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. LINDENWOOD: TSU holds a 5-1 all-time record against Lindenwood.

SOUTHERN INDIANA BY THE NUMBERS: 

9: TSU capitalized on second-chance opportunities, scoring nine points off offensive rebounds, helping to maintain momentum throughout the game.

10: TSU shared the ball effectively, recording 10 assists while limiting turnovers, leading to efficient offensive execution in their 74-64 victory.

21: Carlous Williams followed up with a dominant performance, scoring 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting while adding four rebounds and a block.

28: Travis Harper II led all scorers with a career-high 28 points, shooting an efficient 8-of-12 from the field, including 5-of-8 from three-point range and a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line.

47.2%: The Tigers shot an impressive 47.2% from the field, with a particularly strong first half where they hit 50% from beyond the arc and 83.3% from the free-throw line.