Tennessee State Tigers @ Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Hodges scores 18, Tennessee State knocks off Southeast Missouri State 77-74
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- — Kinyon Hodges had 18 points in Tennessee State's 77-74 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday night.
Jason Jitoboh made a pair of free throws to give Tennessee State a 75-70 lead with 24 seconds remaining. Evan Eursher and BJ Ward each missed a 3-pointer for Southeast Missouri State to end it.
Hodges added seven rebounds for the Tigers (15-10, 8-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Jitoboh finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Justin Williams was 4-of-7 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.
Josh Earley led the way for the Redhawks (8-17, 3-9) with 22 points and eight rebounds. Rob Martin added 17 points, seven assists and four steals for Southeast Missouri State. In addition, Eursher had 12 points.
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Game Information
Cape Girardeau, MO
Referee:Joey Richardson
Referee:Aaron Denton
Referee:Cedric Coleman
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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