Southwest Tennessee 83, at Dyersburg State 78

DYERSBURG, Tenn. (Interstat) — Southwest Tennessee earned its first victory of the season Wednesday night, holding off Dyersburg State 83-78 in a men’s junior college basketball game. The Saluqis, who led by as many as 15 points, withstood a late Eagles rally to improve to 1-7. Dyersburg State fell to 1-10. Jeremiah Hayes powered Southwest Tennessee with 23 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Dominic Taylor added 17 points. The Saluqis built their lead with a 51-point second quarter and sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 19 of 23 attempts. Southwest Tennessee also forced 14 steals. The Eagles,… Read more...