Tennessee State Defeats Southeast Missouri State 79-71

Tennessee State's Antoine Lorick III scored 22 points in the win.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Tennessee State University's men's basketball team defeated Southeast Missouri State University 79-71 in a game played on Thursday in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Tennessee State's Antoine Lorick III led all scorers with 22 points in the victory.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two Ohio Valley Conference rivals. The win helps strengthen Tennessee State's position in the conference standings as they push for a postseason tournament berth.

The details

Tennessee State was led by Antoine Lorick III's 22 points. The Tigers built a lead in the first half and were able to hold on for the 8-point victory over Southeast Missouri State.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Antoine Lorick III

A player for the Tennessee State University men's basketball team who scored a game-high 22 points in the victory.

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The takeaway

This win keeps Tennessee State in contention for a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, an important goal for the program as they look to build on their success this season.