Tennessee State routs East-West 127-61 in home opener
Six Tigers scored in double figures as TSU evened its record at 1-1 at the Gentry Center.
NASHVILLE - Tennessee State defeated East-West 127-61 Thursday night in its home opener at the Gentry Center, according to TSU's official game recap and box score.
Jayden Jones scored 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead six Tigers in double figures. Aaron Bradshaw had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Ajayi Simmons and Arterio Morris each scored 14. Deondrea Lindsey added 12 points and Maddux Bodenhamer 10.
The Tigers shot 53.2 percent, scored 82 points in the paint and turned 26 offensive rebounds into 43 second-chance points. TSU never trailed and opened a 54-28 halftime lead.
Caleb Harris led East-West (0-1) with 18 points.
Tennessee State (1-1) hosts Fisk on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. CT at the Gentry Center.
Source: TSU Athletics: Men's Basketball Beats East-West 127-61