Clay sparks Tennessee State over SE Missouri State 85-65

Published Feb. 10, 2023 12:43 a.m. ET

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jr. Clay scored 23 points to propel Tennessee State to an 85-65 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday night.

Clay also had eight rebounds and five assists for the Tigers (15-11, 7-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Christian Brown added 13 points and Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. scored 12.

Chris Harris led the way for the Redhawks (13-13, 8-5) with 15 points and six rebounds. Phillip Russell added 14 points, four assists and three steals. Israel Barnes scored nine.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Tennessee State hosts Tennessee Tech and Southeast Missouri State hosts Morehead State.

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