Tennessee Tech Defeats Tennessee State in Close Contest
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles secured a 68-61 victory over the Tennessee State Lady Tigers in a tightly contested matchup on Saturday. Despite a strong performance from TSU’s Xai Whitfield, tech’s balanced scoring and efficient free-throw shooting proved to be the difference.
Published: December 31, 2024
Game Recap
The Golden Eagles were led by a team-high 17 points from Kalia Davis, while Jordan Brock added 14 points and seven rebounds. tech’s offence benefited from hitting 8 of 17 three-pointers, compared to TSU’s 4 of 15. The Golden Eagles also capitalized on their trips to the free-throw line, going 19-for-29, while TSU managed 13-for-20.
Xai Whitfield led the Lady Tigers with 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting, while Erin martin had 15 points. Martin, Amiyah Ferguson and Kiki roberts each grabbed seven rebounds for TSU.
The first quarter ended in a 13-13 tie, and Tech took a slim two-point lead into halftime, leading 31-29. Tech won the third quarter 18-14, with both teams experiencing brief scoring runs – a 7-0 stretch for the Lady Tigers and a 6-0 run for the Golden Eagles. Tech extended its lead to eight points with 20 seconds remaining in the game, ultimately securing the 68-61 win.
Key Stats
- Tennessee Tech: Kalia Davis (17 points), Jordan Brock (14 points, 7 rebounds), 8-for-17 on 3-pointers, 19-for-29 at the free-throw line.
- Tennessee State: Xai Whitfield (16 points),Erin Martin (15 points),Amiyah Ferguson,Kiki roberts (7 rebounds each),4-for-15 on 3-pointers,13-for-20 at the free-throw line.
Looking Ahead
Tennessee Tech will look to continue its momentum in its next contest, while Tennessee State will aim to bounce back from this close defeat. Both teams will need to focus on consistent scoring and rebounding to achieve success in their upcoming games.
Photo | Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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