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\n Nov. 05 (Thu) \/ 7:00 PM
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\n \u00a0East-West
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<\/p>\n SIOUX FALLS, S.D. \u2014 Ty-Laur Johnson<\/a> scored 15 points and Deondrea Lindsey<\/a> added 10, but Tennessee State fell to Murray State 94-64 Monday at the Sanford Pentagon in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon.<\/p>\n The Tigers (0-1) trailed by 11 at halftime before Murray State shot 66.7 percent from the field in the second half to pull away.<\/p>\n Johnson added four rebounds, four assists and two steals while going 8-of-10 at the free-throw line. Lindsey made all four of his free throws and recorded a steal and a block in his Tennessee State debut.<\/p>\n Christian Alston<\/a> finished with eight points and a team-high five rebounds. Aaron Bradshaw<\/a> and Kavien Jones<\/a> scored seven points apiece and each collected four rebounds. Jayden Jones<\/a> added six points and four rebounds off the bench, while Arterio Morris<\/a> contributed six points and four assists.<\/p>\n Tennessee State finished with 11 assists on 17 field goals but shot 30.9 percent overall and committed 26 turnovers. Murray State converted those turnovers into 26 points and held a 50-22 advantage in points in the paint.<\/p>\n HOW IT HAPPENED<\/p>\n Bradshaw knocked down a 3-pointer for Tennessee State’s first basket of the season, giving the Tigers an early 3-2 lead. Johnson later connected from beyond the arc to put TSU ahead 6-5.<\/p>\n The teams were tied at 12 before Murray State used a 10-0 run to build a 22-12 advantage with 11:36 remaining in the first half. Tennessee State made four first-half 3-pointers and shot 42.3 percent from the field, but the Racers carried a 46-35 lead into the break.<\/p>\n Murray State extended its advantage after halftime, making 16 of its 24 second-half field-goal attempts. Tennessee State was limited to six field goals in the period.<\/p>\n Trailing 84-54, the Tigers put together a 6-0 run to cut the deficit to 84-60 with 5:25 remaining. The Racers closed the game by outscoring TSU 10-4.<\/p>\n Roman Domon led Murray State (1-0) with 22 points, while Kaden Magwood added 15 off the bench.<\/p>\n GAME NOTES<\/p>\n
UP NEXT<\/p>\n Tennessee State hosts East-West in its home opener Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Gentry Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\n\tJohnson led Tennessee State with 15 points, four assists and two steals.
\n\tLindsey scored 10 points and went 4-of-4 at the free-throw line.
\n\tAlston led the Tigers with five rebounds, including three on the offensive glass.
\n\tTennessee State collected 13 offensive rebounds and scored 10 second-chance points.
\n\tKavien Jones<\/a> and Alston each grabbed three offensive rebounds.
\n\tThe Tigers forced 17 turnovers and converted them into 15 points.
\n\tTennessee State’s bench contributed 18 points.
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