OPENING TIP: The final six remaining OVC regular-season games begin this week as the Tennessee State men's basketball team will play four of its last six contests away from the Gentry Center. Five of the six games will feature teams currently sitting in the top five spots of the upcoming OVC Tournament. With the series sweep over Western Illinois, TSU won both meetings by an average of 24.5 points. Southern Indiana enters on a four-game losing streak after dropping Saturday's game to SEMO. During the four-game skid, USI has lost by an average of 18 points per game.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (16-8, 10-4) vs. Southern Indiana (5-19, 2-12)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 PM
Location: Evansville, Ind. | Liberty Arena
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. SOUTHERN INDIANA: The all-time series is tied 6-6. TSU won the opener 73-67 at the Gentry Center on Jan. 17. Aaron Nkrumah finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Antoine Lorick III added 17 points, six rebounds and five assists. Travis Harper II added 11 points and three rebounds. 

WESTERN ILLINOIS BY THE NUMBERS:

10: Jalen Pitre grabbed 10 rebounds.

15: Tennessee State recorded 15 assists.

16: Aaron Nkrumah and Jabrion Spikes each scored 16 points

18: Antoine Lorick III finished with 18 points.

34: The Tigers made 34 field goals (34-66 FG).

38: TSU built a game-high 38-point lead.

39: Tennessee State pulled down 39 total rebounds.

58: The Tigers scored 58 points in the paint.