OPENING TIP: Tennessee State returns to the Gentry Center on Saturday looking to build on momentum from a 105-100 overtime victory over Morehead State on Thursday, as the Tigers host Southern Indiana, which also enters the matchup fresh off a win against Tennessee Tech.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (11-6, 5-2) vs. Southern Indiana (4-13, 1-6)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 17 at 3:30 PM
Location: NASHVILLE | Gentry Center
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. SOUTHERN INDIANA: Southern Indiana leads the all-time series 6-5 after the teams split last season, with each program winning on its home court.

MOREHEAD STATE BY THE NUMBERS:

5: Tennessee State improved to 5-2 in OVC play and 11-6 overall with the overtime win at the Gentry Center.

9: Dante Harris dished out nine assists, directing the offense throughout regulation and overtime.

11: TSU connected on 11 three-pointers and shot 61.1 percent from beyond the arc (11-of-18).

14: Antoine Lorick III totaled 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and a team-high three blocks in 32 minutes.

16: Travis Harper II scored 16 points, knocked down 4-of-8 from three-point range and added six rebounds and three assists.

19: Carlous Williams provided a spark off the bench with 19 points, hitting 4-of-5 from three-point range and going a perfect 3-for-3 at the free-throw line.

30: Aaron Nkrumah led all scorers with 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting, while adding seven rebounds and five assists.

33: The TSU bench outscored Morehead State 33-30, highlighted by Williams' 19-point performance.

46: Tennessee State scored 46 points in the paint, consistently attacking the rim throughout the game.

59.4: The Tigers shot 59.4 percent from the field (38-of-64).

105: TSU recorded a season-high 105 points in a 105-100 overtime victory.