| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCST | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| TNST | 35 | 45 | 80 |
Griffin's 23 lead Tennessee State over South Carolina State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Zion Griffin's 23 points helped Tennessee State defeat South Carolina State 80-61 on Saturday.
Griffin also had nine rebounds and four blocks for the Tigers (2-0). Jr. Clay scored 23 points, going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from distance, and 6 for 8 from the line. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. shot 4 for 11, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Lesown Hallums finished with 14 points and three steals for the Bulldogs (0-2). Davion Everett added 11 points and eight rebounds for South Carolina State. Cam Jones had 11 points.
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Game Information
2022-23 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 22-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 10-4 | 1 | 18-12 |
| Norfolk State | 9-5 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 15-16 |
| Coppin State | 4-10 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Delaware State | 4-10 | 7 | 6-24 |
| South Carolina State | 2-12 | 9 | 5-26 |
2022-23 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 22-12 |
| Tennessee Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 16-17 |
| UT Martin | 10-8 | 4 | 19-14 |
| Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-14 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 10-8 | 4 | 19-17 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 9-9 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Lindenwood | 6-12 | 8 | 11-21 |
| Little Rock | 6-12 | 8 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 9-22 |
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