BOONEVILLE, Miss. (Interstat) — Northeast Mississippi edged Coahoma 81-75 in a men’s junior college basketball game Tuesday behind a key advantage at the free-throw line. The home Tigers made 21 of 29 free throws, while the visiting Tigers hit 17 of 21.

Northeast Mississippi’s Javion Stephen led all scorers with 18 points. Jeremiah Davis paced Coahoma with 22 points. The game was tightly contested throughout, featuring 14 lead changes and 10 ties. Northeast Mississippi improved to 7-6, while Coahoma fell to 5-1.