NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Aaron Nkrumah scored 24 points and Antoine Lorick added 17 as Tennessee State held off Southern Indiana 73-67 in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Howard Gentry Complex.

The Tigers led 38-33 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. The Screaming Eagles closed within a single possession multiple times but could not overtake the hosts. Tennessee State dominated inside, outscoring Southern Indiana 42-20 in the paint and 20-2 on fast breaks.

Amaree Brown led Southern Indiana with 20 points. Cardell Bailey added 19 for the Screaming Eagles, who fell to 4-13. Tennessee State improved to 12-6. Attendance was 439.