Tennessee-Martin 71, at Tennessee State 78

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — A second-half surge fueled by Travis Harper and Aaron Nkrumah propelled Tennessee State to a 78-71 victory over Tennessee-Martin in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at the Howard Gentry Complex. In a contest defined by runs and rugged defense, the Tigers overcame a five-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Skyhawks 46-34 after intermission. The win improved Tennessee State to 7-4 overall, while Tennessee-Martin fell to 8-4. The game’s pivotal shift occurred early in the second half. After leading 37-32 at the break, Tennessee-Martin saw its advantage quickly evaporate. Tennessee State opened the… Read more...