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\n \u00a0Morehead State
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<\/p>\n CHARLESTON, Ill. \u2013 Tennessee State women’s basketball continued Ohio Valley Conference play Saturday afternoon, getting strong bench production and defensive effort, but falling 71\u201345 to Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena.<\/p>\n The Lady Tigers (2\u201313, 1\u20135 OVC) received a team-high 11 points from Aaniya Webb<\/a>, who also pulled down nine rebounds and added two steals in an all-around performance. Kiki Roberts<\/a> provided a spark off the bench with seven points and nine rebounds, while Genesis Harris<\/a> chipped in eight points as part of a balanced reserve effort.<\/p>\n Tennessee State’s bench accounted for 28 of the team’s 45 points, continuing a trend of depth and energy as the Lady Tigers leaned on non-starters throughout the contest.<\/p>\n On the glass, TSU was aggressive, collecting 13 offensive rebounds that led to 11 second-chance points. Brianna Wooldridge<\/a> helped set the tone inside, grabbing three offensive boards as Tennessee State consistently worked to generate extra possessions.<\/p>\n Defensively, the Lady Tigers limited Eastern Illinois to 38.1 percent shooting from the field and forced 15 turnovers, applying pressure and contesting shots throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n How It Happened<\/p>\n Eastern Illinois jumped out early, holding a 13\u20136 advantage at the end of the first quarter as Tennessee State worked to find its rhythm offensively.<\/p>\n The Panthers extended their lead in the second quarter, sending the Lady Tigers into halftime trailing 42\u201322 despite continued effort on the defensive end.<\/p>\n Coming out of the break, Tennessee State looked to attack the paint, scoring 10 of its 14 third-quarter points inside. However, Eastern Illinois maintained control heading into the fourth, leading 61\u201336.<\/p>\n In the final period, TSU continued to battle. A late 6\u20130 run, capped by a jumper from Xai Whitfield<\/a>, trimmed the deficit to 67\u201345 with 1:33 remaining. The Lady Tigers closed the game with seven bench points in the quarter, showcasing continued depth and persistence until the final horn.<\/p>\n Game Notes<\/p>\n
Tennessee State held Eastern Illinois to 38.1 percent shooting from the field.<\/p>\n
The Lady Tigers’ bench contributed 28 points.<\/p>\n
TSU forced 15 turnovers on the defensive end.<\/p>\n
Tennessee State collected 13 offensive rebounds, converting them into second-chance opportunities.<\/p>\n
Aaniya Webb<\/a> finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.<\/p>\n
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