Middle Tennessee vs Tennessee State Final: 65-58 - Recap
Middle Tennessee vs Tennessee State Final: 65-58 - Recap
Jason Jones scored 23 points leading Middle Tennessee to a 65-58 victory over Tennessee State at Murphy Center on Wednesday.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of 7, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
Middle Tennessee got 15 points from James Gallman and another 8 points from James Washington III. James Gallman contributed 2 assists, while Jason Jones cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Tennessee State got 16 points from Patrick Miller in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jacquan Nobles. Wil Peters contributed 9 assists for them, while Wil Peters had 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Middle Tennessee were victorious, as the score was 27-21 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Middle Tennessee as they grabbed 40 boards, while Tennessee State only had 26.
