Tennessee State hosts Fisk in Battle of Jefferson Street on Monday
The Tigers (1-1) meet their Jefferson Street neighbor at 7 p.m. at the Gentry Center and will raise last season's OVC and NCAA Tournament banners.
NASHVILLE - Tennessee State hosts Fisk in men's basketball at 7 p.m. Monday at the Gentry Center, according to TSU's official game notes and schedule. The game streams on ESPN+.
TSU will raise its 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference championship and NCAA Tournament banners before the game, the school said. The Tigers are 1-1 after beating East-West 127-61 in Thursday's home opener, when Jayden Jones scored 17 points and Aaron Bradshaw had 13 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks.
Monday is the 28th meeting between the Jefferson Street neighbors. TSU leads the series 24-3, according to its notes, and beat Fisk 101-50 on Nov. 3, 2025, in Nolan Smith's first game as head coach.
After Fisk, the Tigers play at Tennessee at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Knoxville.
Source: Tennessee State Athletics: Men's Basketball Game Information: The Fisk Game; Tennessee State Athletics: men's basketball schedule.