COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Tennessee Tech used a decisive second-half surge to defeat Lindenwood 72-57 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Eblen Center.

The Golden Eagles, leading 31-29 at halftime, outscored the Lions 41-28 after intermission. JaJuan Nicholls led Tennessee Tech with 16 points and eight rebounds. Brandon Muntu and Ty Owens also scored 16 points each, with Owens adding six assists.

Jadis Jones grabbed 14 rebounds for Lindenwood, while Mekhi Cooper scored a team-high 15 points. The Lions struggled offensively, shooting just 36.8% from the field and committing 12 turnovers, which Tennessee Tech converted into 14 points.

The Golden Eagles improved to 13-16 overall. Lindenwood fell to 16-13. Attendance was 1,247.