OPENING TIP: Tennessee State hosts SIUE on Saturday in its regular-season home finale and Senior Day at the Gentry Center. The Tigers enter the weekend tied for first place in the Ohio Valley Conference standings with Southeast Missouri and Morehead State. TSU split the season series with Morehead State and dropped the first meeting to SEMO, which it will face next Thursday in a game that could impact the regular-season title race. The Tigers are coming off a win over Lindenwood, while SIUE fell to Tennessee Tech and has moved into the OVC Tournament opening-round picture.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (18-9, 12-5) vs. SIUE (17-11, 10-7)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 21 at 1:00 PM
Location: NASHVILLE | Gentry Center
TV: ESPNU | ESPN+

ICY HISTORY: Everyone remembers the Nashville ice storm of 2026. But do you remember the one in 1994? On Feb. 9, 1994, temperatures in Middle Tennessee plunged from near 74 degrees to 23 degrees as sleet began to fall, ushering in a storm that paralyzed the region. The recent storm crippled Music City for days, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and downed trees still lining neighborhoods across Nashville.

So why bring it up in today's game notes? The last time Tennessee State advanced to the NCAA Tournament … was 1994.

SERIES INFORMATION VS. SIUE: Tennessee State leads the all-time series 14–10. SIUE took the first game of the season series 74-66 on Jan. 22 a game also broadcasted on ESPNU. Dante Harris had 19 points, Travis Harper II added 17 and Aaron Nkrumah had 13. Antoine Lorick III had 10 rebounds.

LINDENWOOD STATE BY THE NUMBERS: 

5: The Tigers limited team fouls and stayed poised, committing just five team fouls in the second half.  

8: TSU forced eight turnovers in the second half alone, fueling its late run to pull away.  

12: TSU recorded 12 assists, demonstrating unselfish ball movement on offense.  

13: Jalen Pitre posted 13 rebounds, including eight on the defensive glass to help protect the home court.  

17: Both Travis Harper II and Carlous Williams scored 17 points, giving TSU a balanced scoring attack.  

19: The Tigers scored 19 fast-break points, showcasing quick transition play.  

21: Dante Harris led TSU with 21 points, knocking down key shots throughout the contest.  

22: Tennessee State made 22 free throws, going 22-of-31 from the line to secure points in critical moments.  

31: TSU converted 31 points off turnovers, converting defensive pressure into offense.  

42: The Tigers dominated the boards with 42 rebounds, including 19 on the offensive glass to fuel second-chance scoring.  

89: TSU scored 89 points on 31-of-71 shooting to earn the victory.