Tennessee State Lady Tigers Face Southeast Missouri State Redhawks

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State Lady Tigers showcased resilience and interior presence on Saturday, February 21, 2026, but fell 67–52 to SIUE at the Gentry Center Complex. The Lady Tigers will now travel to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to face Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:15 PM CST, streaming on ESPN+.

Game Recap: TSU vs. SIUE

Tennessee State received strong production from its bench, contributing 17 points, and had two players reach double figures. Kiki Roberts led the way with an impressive double-double, totaling 16 points and 12 rebounds, including four offensive boards. Aaniya Webb added 11 points, while Amiyah Ferguson filled the stat sheet with two points, eight rebounds, and six assists.

The Tigers were active on the glass, collecting 12 offensive rebounds and converting them into nine second-chance points. Defensively, TSU limited SIUE to 32.9 percent shooting from the field and held Lauren Miller to 5-of-18 shooting.

How It Happened

TSU battled through a challenging first quarter, trailing 21–8. The Tigers matched SIUE’s energy in the second quarter, entering halftime trailing 34–21.

Out of the break, TSU made a push, trimming the deficit to 44–39 late in the third quarter following a basket by Laila Lancaster. Tennessee State scored 10 of its 18 third-quarter points in the paint and carried momentum into the final frame.

In the fourth quarter, TSU continued attacking inside and cut the deficit to nine points with 2:58 remaining after a layup by Somah Kamara. Despite the late surge, SIUE closed out the contest.

Key Game Notes

• Kiki Roberts recorded a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double.
• TSU held SIUE to 32.9 percent shooting from the field.
• The Tigers assisted on 63 percent of their made field goals.
• The bench contributed 17 points.
• TSU totaled 12 offensive rebounds.

Looking Ahead: TSU vs. SEMO

Tennessee State travels to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to take on Southeast Missouri State before heading to UT Martin for the last week of the regular season. The game against SEMO is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 5:15 PM CST and will be streamed on ESPN+. ESPN provides live coverage, including scores, highlights, and updated stats.

Southeast Missouri State currently holds a record of 10-17 overall and 6-12 in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), as of February 22, 2026. ESPN reports that the Redhawks are led by A. Webb, averaging 11.3 points per game.