After winning their last nine games, the Tennessee State University men’s basketball team hopes to continue its momentum throughout the season. The Tigers outshine their opponent 68-61 to defeat (Miami) Ohio in the annual Sears Bracket Busters game on Sunday afternoon at Millett Hall.
The Tigers now has a (19-10) overall record after beating Miami Ohio, 68-61, on Feb. 19. The team is 11-4 in conference play and surging at the right time. TSU men’s basketball has a 7-0 record and is the only team undefeated at home in conference play. As they have in a number of recent games, Robert Covington, Patrick Miller, Kellen Thornton and Jordan Cyphers led the Tigers pass Miami and all scored in double figures.
Covington, scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds which gave him 662 in his career, pushing him up in the ranks making him 13th all-time in school history.
Miller and Thornton both combined for 24 points both scoring 12 points apiece in their match-up against (Miami) Ohio.
Jordan Cyphers also contributed double figured by adding on 10 points to help the Tigers in a clutch moment.
Tennessee State closes out the regular season with No. 14/16 Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Gentry Center complex. Tip is slated for 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPNU. The Tigers look to stay undefeated at home to finish out the regular season.
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