OPENING TIP: Riding a three-game winning streak, Tennessee State concludes its four-game road trip Saturday when the Tigers travel to face Eastern Illinois. TSU is coming off a 90-68 victory at Western Illinois on Thursday, while Eastern Illinois enters the matchup following a 10-point win over Tennessee Tech.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (10-5, 4-1) vs. Eastern Illinois (5-10, 2-3)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 10 at 3:30 PM
Location: Charleston, Ill. | Groniger Arena
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. EASTERN ILLINOIS: TSU leads the all-time series 38-27 after sweeping the Panthers last season.

WESTERN ILLINOIS BY THE NUMBERS:

3: Players who scored in double figures for the Tigers.

4: Assists by Dante Harris while also contributing seven points and strong on-ball defense.

7: Three-pointers knocked down by the Tigers, shooting an efficient 41.2 percent from beyond the arc.

9: Fast-break points generated through pace and defensive pressure.

9: Steals by the Tigers as a team, turning defense into offense.

13: Points from Antoine Lorick III, who also grabbed five rebounds and added two assists.

15: Points scored by Khalil London off the bench, shooting 75 percent from the field.

17: Second-chance points created through offensive rebounding and hustle plays.

23: Points by Travis Harper II to lead all scorers, shooting 70 percent from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 at the free-throw line.

35: Bench points provided by the Tigers' depth, outscoring Western Illinois' reserves by 20.

41.2: Percent shooting from three-point range, helping stretch the floor offensively.

50: Points in the paint, showcasing TSU's physicality and efficiency around the basket.

55.7: Overall field-goal percentage for the Tigers, turning in one of their most efficient shooting performances of the season.