NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Tennessee State used a decisive second-half run to pull away from Lindenwood for an 89-80 victory in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Howard Gentry Complex.

The teams were tied at 42 at halftime, but the Tigers opened the second period with a 15-4 surge and maintained control. Lindenwood’s Anias Futrell scored a game-high 27 points and Dontrez Williams added 24. Tennessee State countered with balanced scoring as Dante Harris and Travis Harper each scored 19 points, while Carlous Williams added 17.

The Tigers improved to 18-9 overall, capitalizing on 16 offensive rebounds and forcing 19 Lindenwood turnovers. The Lions fell to 16-12 despite shooting 48.3% from the field. A crowd of 256 saw the season series split, with each team winning on its home court.