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Recap - Morehead State Defeats Tennessee State 71-64
Morehead State grabbed a 71-64 win over Tennessee State on Saturday, behind a 14-point effort from Jaylon Hall at Gentry Center.
Morehead State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread.
Morehead State got 13 points from Johni Broome and another 10 points from Ta'lon Cooper. Ta'lon Cooper contributed 8 assists, while Ta'lon Cooper cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Tennessee State got a 18-point performance from Kassim Nicholson, who was supported by 15 points from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr.. Kenny Cooper had 7 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee State, while Kassim Nicholson grabbed 11 rebounds.
Morehead State led at halftime, 41-32.
Morehead State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-24.
Morehead State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Belmont. Tennessee State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee Tech.