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Tennessee State Downs Western Illinois 72-52 - Match Report
Tennessee State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Western Illinois out of the gym and running up a 72-52 score at Western Hall.
Tennessee State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
Ronald Jessamy had 16 points for Tennessee State and Josh Ogundele chipped in with 12 points. Justus Jackson had 5 assists for them, while Josh Ogundele was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Illinois got 18 points from Julius Rollins in a losing cause and another 13 points from Marko Maletic. Sean Smith contributed 4 assists for them, while Sean Smith had 5 rebounds.
Tennessee State led at halftime, 39-20.
Tennessee State had a 34-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tennessee State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Morehead State.