NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Antoine Lorick III’s 24 points helped Tennessee State defeat Eastern Illinois 77-68 on Thursday night.
Lorick had five steals for the Tigers (15-8, 9-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Aaron Nkrumah scored 23 points and added five rebounds.
The Panthers (9-15, 5-8) were led in scoring by Kooper Jacobi and Meechie White with 15 points apiece. Markus Blackwell finished with 12 points.
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