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Tiger Basketball's Covington selected to to his second All-America Team Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 06/03/2010

Official Press Release BoxToRow.com/BASN All-American Team (PDF)

Nashville, Tenn. - From the Press Box to Press Row has announced the selection of Tennessee State University men's basketball forward Robert Covington to BoxToRow.com/BASN All-America Team.

Covington was selected to the BoxToRow.com/BASN HBCU Division I All-American second team at the conclusion of the 2009-2010-basketball season. The team was voted and selected by members of the media who cover HBCU basketball.

He makes his second All-America selection after being named to the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Freshmen All-America Team.

Covington, a 6-8 forward from Bellwood, Ill., finished the 2009-10 season as the Tigers' second leading scorer (10.9 ppg) and top rebounder (6.3 rpg).

He was named to the Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team at the end of the season and was named OVC Freshman of the Week twice during year.

He turned in two double-double performances with his best production coming against Southeast Missouri State (2/25). He notched career highs with 27 points and 16 rebounds to help TSU secure a spot in the 2010 OVC Tournament.

On the year, he scored double figures in 16 of 32 games played and was named FOXSports.com mid-major stud of the night for his performance in the Tigers, 109-102, conference win over Tennessee Tech (2/15).

In that game, Covington was held scoreless in the first half but scored five points in the closing minutes of regulation before posting 19 points in extra play.

A career night, Covington managed his first collegiate double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds to go with two blocks.

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John Cooper wraps up Tiger Boys Basketball Summer Camp Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 06/24/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The John Cooper Tiger Boys Basketball Camp held on the campus of Tennessee State University ended its first ever session on Thursday, June 24, with nearly 40 campers participating.

The four-day camp started on Monday, June 21, and focused on the fundamentals of basketball while giving participants a memorable atmosphere inside the Gentry Center. From the first day, campers were exposed to motivational speeches and quality instruction from the staff.

"Our first priority was to make sure the camp was fun for all our participants while giving them a strong learning experience," said TSU Basketball head coach John Cooper. "Our staff took a personal interest in assisting the development and the improvement of each individual's

game. We want to thank the parents for their support and the campers for participating. We had a great turnout this year and we hope to see more campers sign up next summer."

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics

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OVC Media Day: Tiger Basketball picked seventh in preseason poll Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 10/25/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - In a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head men's basketball coaches and sports information directors, Tennessee State University men's basketball was predicted to finish seventh in this year's preseason poll.

The Tigers received 81 points finishing ahead of three conference teams. The announcement came during the 2010 OVC Basketball Media at the Municipal Auditorium this afternoon.

OVC Commisioner Beth DeBauche unveiled the basketball championship's logo and announced that the Municipal Auditorium, located in downtown Nashville, will serve as the site of the 2011 OVC Basketball Championship. Previously the first round had been played on campus sites and this year all eight teams will play in the venue.

The tournament has also switched to a merit-based format where the No. 1 and 2 seeds will receive a double bye to the semifinals while the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds will receive a single bye to the quarterfinals. The semifinals will be carried live on ESPNU with the championship game being broadcast to a national audience on ESPN2.

In the preseason polls, Murray State received 18 first-place votes and was picked as the favorite for the2010-11 season. Last season Murray State won OVC-record 31 games on its way to the OVC regular season and tournament championship as well as a NCAA Tournament first round victory over No. 4 seed Vanderbilt.

Murray State received 162 total points and was followed next by Morehead State (2 first-place votes, 146 points), who was a consensus No. 2 pick. Eastern Illinois was picked third (123 points) and was followed by Austin Peay State (107), Eastern Kentucky (92), and Tennessee Tech (85). Jacksonville State (51), Southeast Missouri (41) and UT Martin (20) rounded out the poll.

It marks the 14th time in the last 22 years that Murray State has been picked the preseason favorite and third

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics John Cooper addressing the media at OVC Basketball Media Day.

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in a row (they were tabbed co-favorites with Morehead State last season).

Morehead State's Kenneth Faried was named OVC Preseason Player of the Year as there were no Tigers named to the All-OVC Preseason Team. The last time TSU did not post a player on the preseason squad was 2007.

For the second-straight year the Tigers return just four players who saw action the previous season. This season the four returners are a strong core, which includes sophomores Robert Covington (11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds/game) and Jacquan Nobles (11.2 points, 68 3-pointers), who were each OVC All-Newcomer selections last season.

Also back is junior guard Wil Peters (9.6 points, 3.1 assists/game) and sophomore guard Tashan Fredrick(3.4 points, 3.3 rebounds/game). Head coach John Cooper did bring in six newcomers who will be eligible to play this season, along with three transfers who will sit out this season, to help bolster a team that was 6-12 (eighth place) in the OVC last season.

The 2010-11 season kicks off with two exhibition contests when the Tigers host Trevecca Nazarene on Nov. 2 and Carson-Newman on Nov. 8. The regular season begins on Friday, Nov. 12 with the Tigers matching-up against Mississippi State from the SEC in Starkville, Miss. The first OVC game will take place on Thursday, Dec. 2 at Eastern Illinois.

2010-11 Preseason Predicted Order of Finish 1. Murray State (18 first-place votes) - 162 2. Morehead State (2) - 146 3. Eastern Illinois - 123 4. Austin Peay - 107 5. Eastern Kentucky - 92 6. Tennessee Tech - 85 7. Tennessee State - 81 8. Jacksonville State - 51 9. Southeast Missouri - 41 10. UT Martin - 20

2010-11 All-OVC Preseason Men's Basketball Team Ivan Aska, Murray State Anthony Campbell, Austin Peay # Isaiah Canaan, Murray State Kenneth Faried, Morehead State * Demonte Harper, Morehead State B.J. Jenkins, Murray State *% Tyler Laser, Eastern Illinois * Isacc Miles, Murray State * Kevin Murphy, Tennessee Tech Nick Murphy, Jacksonville State Justin Stommes, Eastern Kentucky Preseason OVC Player of the Year: Kenneth Faried, Morehead State * - 1st team All-OVC team in 2009-10 # - 2nd team All-OVC team in 2009-10 % - OVC All-Newcomer team in 2009-10

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Tigers' streak snapped at Morehead State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/27/2011

Final Box TSU - 65, MOR - 72

Morehead, Ky. - A season-high shooting night was not enough as Tennessee State University dropped an OVC match-up to Morehead State, 72-65, at the Johnson Arena on Thursday night.

TSU (10-10, 7-3) shot 51 percent from the floor including 60 percent from three-point range. The loss ends TSU's four-game win streak.

The Tigers loss hold of a double-digit lead nearly midway through the second half. With their largest lead of the game, 56-42, at the 12:55 mark of the second half, the Tigers fell victim to the Eagles' 30-to-9 run to close the game.

MOR took their first lead of the night with under three minutes left and never gave it back. TSU trailed, 64-63, and looked for a chance to comeback but turned the ball over four times down the stretch. The miscues led to eight points for the Eagles in the final minutes.

For the Tigers, Kenny Moore posted a team-high 16 points from 5-of-9 shooting. Robert Covington shot 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-3 from three-point range to finish with 10 points and team-high six boards.

Patrick Miller added 11 points and Wil Peters dished out a game-high six assists while scoring seven points.

MOR (14-8, 6-4 OVC) outrebounded TSU, 42-23, and scored 34 points to TSU's 20 in the paint.

Kenneth Faried recorded game highs in points and rebounds. He shot 8-of-11 and went 7-of-10 from the line for 23 points. He also matched his score with 23 rebounds to go with three blocks.

Ty Proffitt chipped in 15 points and DeMonte Harper added 14 as the Eagles finished shooting 44 percent overall.

The Tigers will travel to Richmond, Ky. to end their OVC road swing at Eastern Kentucky. The match-up is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, at McBrayer Arena with a 6 p.m. tip-off.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Robert Covington scored 10 points in the loss at Morehead State

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Tigers hand Austin Peay first OVC loss, 76-74 OT Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/15/2011

Final Box TSU - 76, APSU - 74 OT

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Nashville, Tenn. - Wil Peters knocked down a floater in the paint, leaving two seconds on the clock, to help Tennessee State to a 76-74 overtime win against Austin Peay State in the White Out at the Gentry Center onSaturday.

At home in front of a crowd of nearly 6, 000, the Tigers (8-9, 5-2 OVC) pick up their second straight win giving the Governors (12-7, 6-1 OVC) their first loss in conference play this season while snapping APSU's six-game win streak.

Peters finished with 16 points, scoring seven of TSU's 11 points in overtime. He tied a career-high nine assists shooting 6-of-9 from the floor while hauling in a season high seven rebounds.

Kenny Moore and Robert Covington each recorded a double-double. Moore led the Tigers in scoring with 20 points, posting 16 in the first half, to go with 10 boards.

Covington finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds hitting 5-of-10 from the floor. Patrick Miller added 15 points, making 7-of-11, scoring 11 points in the second.

TSU shot 48 percent overall, including 5-of-7 (71%) in overtime, and dominated APSU on the glass, 52-35.

The Tigers held their largest lead in the first half, 28-12, with 6:04 on the clock with Moore contributing 12points. The Governors responded outscoring TSU 11-6, but still trailed at the break, 34-28.

For APSU, Tyshwan Edmondson tied a career-high with a game best, 33 points, hitting 7-of-14 from theoutside. Melvin Baker shot 6-of-12 chipping in 14 points. Josh Terry and Caleb Brown each added nine points with Brown serving the team high six assists.

The Governors shot 40 percent from the field and outscored TSU in the paint, 34-32.

In a game that experienced 10 ties and seven lead changes, APSU grabbed their largest lead of the nightafter an Edmondson three-pointer, 61-54, with 3:25 remaining. With TSU trailing 65-60, Miller knocked down a three-pointer and Moore tipped it in to tie it up after APSU's Terry missed the one-and-one with 26 seconds left.

Moore's shot tied the game up at 65 with Brown missing a three-point shot as time expired for APSU. Inovertime, TSU opened a six-point lead but Edmondson tied it up for the Govs with a three-point basket followed by two free throws on the next possession.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Michael Green recorded a game high, three blocks, in the Tigers' win over Austin Peay.

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With 43 seconds left, Peters answered for TSU and APSU's Melvin Baker replied to knot the score at 74. Peters grabbed the ball on the inbound and went the distance for the win. APSU's last second shot fell off the mark.

The Tigers will continue OVC play at home when they host Jacksonville State at the Gentry Center. The match-up is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

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Tigers run out of steam at Saint Louis Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/23/2010

Final Box TSU-50, SLU-78 (PDF)

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St. Louis, Mo. - After shooting 58 percent in the first half, the Tigers hit 33 percent (8-of-24) from the field in the second as Tennessee State University dropped their third straight with a 78-50 loss to Saint Louis on Tuesday night in the Chaifetz Arena.

The Tigers (1-4) recorded 21 turnovers that led to SLU capitalizing on the mistakes for 29 points. The Billikens were fueled by the play from their bench, outscoring the Tiger reserves, 48-0. All SLU players that checked in scored with only five Tigers registering points.

For TSU, Robert Covington scored a game and season-high 21 points (9-of-12) hitting 3-of-4 from three-point range. He hauled in seven reboundsand tallied one block. Kenny Moore registered 11 points and six boards.

In the first half, the Tigers led out the gate, 11-2, before the Billikens tied it up twice. SLU knotted the score at 27 and used a 6-2 run including a shot with 10 seconds remaining to

lead at the break, 33-29.

After taking a 36-33 lead in the opening minutes of the second, the Tigers were outscored, 33-8, falling behind, 66-44. TSU scored only six more points in the final five minutes to tally the outcome.

For SLU (2-2), Mike McCall came off the bench and posted 15 points, six assists and three steals. Jordair Jett and Cody Ellis each chipped in 11 points to help the Billikens shoot 52 percent from the floor including 56 percent from three-point range.

The Tigers will return home to face Belmont on Monday, Nov. 29, inside the Gentry Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.


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Tigers prepare for Tennessee Martin Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/04/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers will look to break a three-game skid on the season when they host Tennessee at Martin.

The OVC game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gentry Center.

TSU (10-12, 7-5 OVC) holds the winning side of a, 28-21, series record against UTM. The Tigers have won the last three meetings including a, 67-64, win at the Skyhawks' Elam Center earlier this season.

Robert Covington helped TSU outlast a UTM, 10-2, run finishing with adouble-double, with game-highs, 18 points and 15 rebounds. RECAP...

Covington is second on the team in scoring (13.3 ppg) and rebounds (7.2). Kenny Moore, Patrick Miller and Wil Peters round out the Tigers' top scorers.

Moore averages team highs in points (15.5 ppg) and rebounds (7.5 rpg). Miller posts 11.5 ppg and Peters averages 10.6 ppg and a team best 4.4 assist average.

The Tigers are coming off their first OVC loss at home on Thursday after suffering a, 74-65, loss to Murray State. Moore led three Tigers who scored double digits with 17 points on the night. RECAP...

The Skyhawks (8-16, 3-9 OVC) are also looking for a win after dropping their last two contests. They fell at Austin Peay State on Thursday, 82-53. Before encountering back-to-back losses, the Skyhawks were riding a four-game win streak; which was sparked by a win over Jacksonville State to stop a 12-game drought in conference play.

Benzor Simmons (12.6 ppg), Reuben Clayton (11.6 ppg), Mike Liabo (10.8 ppg), and Terence Smith (10.7 ppg) help power the Skyhawks' offense.

Along with freshmen, Liabo and Smith, Troy King has helped fuel UTM. All three received OVC Freshman of the Week twice this season with Smith earning his second honor this week.

Next up for TSU, the Tigers will head back on the road for league play when they travel to Jacksonville State on Monday, Feb. 7. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will air on CSS.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Robert Covington / TSU Basketball

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Tigers gear up for Tennessee Tech Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/21/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will defend their 6-1 home record at the Gentry Center when they host Tennessee Tech in OVC play.

The game will be the Tigers' third straight conference game at home with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22.

The Tigers (9-9, 6-2 OVC) picked up wins during their homestand against Austin Peay, 76-74 OT, last Saturday and are coming off a, 68-63, come from behind victory over Jacksonville State on Thursday.

The Tigers are off to their best start in conference play since the mid 90's.

Against JSU, Robert Covington (13.9 ppg) posted his third straight double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to help the Tigers

overcome an 18-point deficit in the second half. RECAP...

TSU will meet TTU for the 51st match-up in the program's history. The Tigers trail the tightly fought series, 26-24, with the teams splitting the regular season the last three years.

In the last meeting, the Tigers won, 109-102, in double overtime against the Golden Eagles at the Gentry Center on Feb. 15, 2010.

Covington managed a double-double with then, career-highs, 24 points and 12 rebounds, to go with two blocks. Tashan Fredrick (3.9 ppg) finished with a career-high 13 points and tallied a double-double with 10 boards. Jacquan Nobles (7.0 ppg) added 12 points. It was the first time both teams battled in overtime with TSU cracking the century mark since the 2004-05 season. RECAP...

Covington along with TSU's leading scorer, Kenny Moore (14.7 ppg), and team leader in assists, Wil Peters(11.1 ppg / 4.5 apg), make up the top three-point shooters in the OVC. As a team, the Tigers lead the conference in 3-point field-goal percentage with 38 percent.

Both Covington and Moore lead the Tigers in rebounding with 7.6 per game. Patrick Miller rounds out the top scorers averaging 11.3 ppg and leads the team in minutes on the floor per game with 34.4.

Tennessee Tech (9-8, 5-3 OVC) enters after upsetting Austin Peay State in Clarksville, Tenn. on Thursday.

The Golden Eagles are one game out of first place in the OVC after Zac Swansey (8.8 ppg) nailed a three pointer at the last second to end the game on ESPNU. The shot made ESPN SportsCenter's No.1 for the top ten highlights of the evening.

The Golden Eagles were selected to finish seventh on the OVC Preseason Poll and are led by theirpreseason selection and leading scorer Kevin Murphy (14.5 ppg). Jud Dillard follows with 10.6 ppg and Zach

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Tashan Fredrick recorded his first career double-double the last time TSU hosted Tennessee Tech.

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Bailey completes the double figure scoring with 10.1 ppg.

TTU's top rebounders are Terrell Barnes (5.4 rpg) and Murphy (5.0 rpg) with Swansey leading the OVC with 7.0 assists per game. The Golden Eagles lead the OVC in scoring (78.2 ppg), field-goal percentage (.490), offensive rebounding (37.2), defensive rebounding (24.6) and steals (9.8).

Next, TSU will hit the road for a two-game OVC swing making their first stop at Morehead State. The match-up is slated for Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

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Tigers' season ends in OVC first round to Tennessee Martin Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 03/02/2011

Final Box TSU - 64, UTM - 68 (PDF)

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers (No. 5) suffered an early exit in the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament with a, 68-64, loss to Tennessee Martin on Wednesday night in the Municipal Auditorium.

TSU was eliminated in the opening round for the third straight season after meeting the Skyhawks (No. 8) for the first time in post-season play. The Tigers' four-game win streak over UTM ends along with their three-game win streak entering the tourney.

The Tigers (14-16) shot 42 percent and were outrebounded, 34-31, surrendering 16 points from turnovers.

Kenny Moore led TSU with 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Patrick Miller and Wil Peters added 11 points and three assists each. Robert Covington chipped in 10 points and six boards.

TSU held the lead at the break, 29-26, and extended it to their largest lead of the night, 38-28, with 16:50 left. They held a steady advantage for more than eight minutes and led,

59-52, with 7:02 remaining.

UTM then used an 8-0 run to take the lead, 60-59, under the five-minute mark but the Tigers had life left. With TSU trailing, 65-61, with under a minute left, Miller hit two free throws and the Tigers got the ball back after a UTM turnover.

Moore was sent to the line with 15 seconds on the clock to close the margin but hit one-of-two. TheSkyhawks still held a one-point lead when TSU fouled UTM's Terence Smith.

Smith iced the game hitting both shots adding to his game high 20 points. He grabbed a team high, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Mike Liabo and Reuben Clayton dropped 12 points each and Andres Irarrazabel recorded 10 points. UTM(12-20) shot 41 percent from the floor and tied TSU with 32 points in the paint. They will move on to the quarter finals to face Tennessee Tech.

For the Tigers, their season concludes with five more wins than last year while finishing above .500 in OVC play for the first time since the 2005-06.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com OVC Freshman of the Year, Patrick Miller, finished with 11 points in the Tigers' first round loss to UT Martin.

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Miller dubbed adidas® OVC Freshman of the Week Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/24/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University's Patrick Miller was voted the adidas® Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance in the Tigers' back-to-back wins against Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech.

The award marks the third time this season Miller has been named OVC Freshman of the Week. Currently, it's the most among freshman in the conference.

In a pair of TSU victories last week, Miller averaged 15.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists/game while hitting 47.1 percent (8-of-17) from the field and 15-of-22 (68.2%) from the free throw line.

The Chicago, Ill. native posted a season-high with 22 points in Saturday's come-from-behind win over Tennessee Tech. He hit 5-of-10 shots from the field and converted 12-of-19 from the charity stripe. In the game, the Tigers overcame a seven-point deficit with 10:41 to play. Miller also had a

career-high with six rebounds in that game.

Earlier that week, he added nine points in a win over Jacksonville State to begin the week. On the season, he is averaging 11.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Miller also posts a team high with 34.5 minutes per game which ranks third in the OVC.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Patrick Miller picks up his third OVC Freshman of the Week title on the season.

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Moore, Miller, and Covington tabbed All-OVC Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 03/01/2011

Ohio Valley Conference Official Release PDF

Nashville, Tenn. - Three members of the Tennessee State University men's basketball team earned honors from the Ohio Valley Conference after a progressive 2010-11 season. It marks the sixth straight season a Tiger has made a post season selection.

The OVC announced that Patrick Miller was named Conference Freshman of the Year and was selected to the All-OVC Newcomer Team. He is joined by teammate, Kenny Moore, on the newcomer team marking the consecutive season a pair from TSU was named to the squad. In addition, Moore was named to the All OVC Second Team with front-court mate, Robert Covington.

Patrick Miller (Chicago, Ill.) ended his rookie season by leading allfreshmen in the OVC in scoring and minutes on the floor. He averaged11.4 ppg to go with 3.0 assists, while playing 34.4 minutes per game. Miller scored in double figures in 20-of-29 games this season, scoring a season-high, 22 points, against Tennessee Tech (01/22/11).

Miller earned OVC Freshman of the Week three times during the year. He was voted after scoring 13 points in his collegiate debut versus Mississippi State, notching 16 points apiece against Fisk and Air force, and most recently, throwing up his career high against Tennessee Tech. To christen the season, he grabbed two of the three awards in back-to-back weeks.

This year, he was known for his efforts in the second half as he was able to hit from the floor in the closing minutes. He scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half against TTU. Earlier this season, he was held scoreless in the first half against Murray State, Middle Tennessee State, Illinois State, and Air Force. He returned after halftime scoring in double figures in each game. Miller becomes the fifth TSU freshman to winthe award and first since 2004 (Bruce Price).

Robert Covington (Bellwood, Ill.) receives his second All-OVC selection after being named to the newcomer team last year. Covington finished the regular season leading the Tigers in rebounds (7.6 rpg), field-goal percentage (.497) and three-point shooting (.452). His three-point average leads the OVC and supports his 13.5 ppg which is second on the team.

This season, Covington recorded eight double-doubles while posting 10 in his career. He hauled in a career high 17 boards versus Fisk while scoring 20 points or more on five occasions. In addition, he has scored indouble digits in 22 games this season. Covington was named OVC Player of the Week on Dec. 12, 2010 after his season-high 22-point performance against Eastern Kentucky. He adds to last year's freshman accolades after receiving OVC Freshman of the Week twice and two All-America selections.

Kenny Moore (Philadelphia, Pa.) joined the Tigers as a transfer at the beginning of the season finishing as the team's leader in scoring with 14.4 ppg. He closed out the year as the second leading rebounder (6.8 rpg) and ranks seventh in the conference in scoring.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Kenny Moore (left), Patrick Miller (center), Robert Covington (right)

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Moore was named OVC Newcomer of the Week three times this year after performances against MoreheadState, Memphis and Austin Peay. Against Morehead State, he posted 19 points and 11 rebounds, scoring six of TSU's 13 points in overtime. It was his consecutive double-double performance. In the game versus Memphis, he tied a career-high, 22 points, pouring 19 in the second half. He recorded another career milestone hitting 5-of-6 three-point baskets to finish 7-of-11 overall. In the match-up over Austin Peay, Moore was voted the Adidas OVC Co-Newcomer of the Week after help leading the Tigers scoring a team high, 20 points while grabbing 10 rebounds in the nationally-televised game.

He has five double-doubles on the season scoring in double digits 23 times. He has eclipsed the 20-point mark four times this year. Moore finished the regular season with highs of 25 points versus Eastern Kentucky and 13 rebounds against Fisk.

2010-11 All-OVC Men's Basketball Teams and Award Winners

OVC Player of the Year: Kenneth Faried, Morehead State

OVC Defensive Player of the Year: Kenneth Faried, Morehead State

OVC Freshman of the Year: Patrick Miller, Tennessee State

OVC Coach of the Year: Billy Kennedy, Murray State

All-OVC First-Team

Kenneth Faried, Morehead State

TyShwan Edmondson, Austin Peay

Kevin Murphy, Tennessee Tech

Demonte Harper, Morehead State

Isaiah Canaan, Murray State

All-OVC Second-Team

Leon Powell, Southeast Missouri

Isacc Miles, Murray State

B.J. Jenkins, Murray State

Robert Covington, Tennessee State

Kenny Moore, Tennessee State

OVC All-Newcomer Team

TyShwan Edmondson, Austin Peay

Kenny Moore, Tennessee State

Leon Powell, Southeast Missouri

Zac Swansey, Tennessee Tech

Patrick Miller, Tennessee State

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MBB releases 2010/11 schedule, adds nine to roster Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 09/22/2010

Men's Basketball 2010/11 Season Schedule

Nashville, Tenn. --- Tennessee State University men's basketball has announced their 2010-11 schedule. Despite playing much of the top half of the schedule on the road, the Tigers will play 13 home games this year while meeting eight teams in non-conference action.

After hosting two exhibition games against Trevecca Nazarene (Nov. 2) and Carson-Newman (Nov. 8), the Tigers will open the regular season with six consecutive non-conference match-ups beginning with Mississippi State (Nov. 12) in Starkville, Miss.

TSU will follow with a home game against Fisk (Nov. 15), before heading back on the road to face Illinois State (Nov. 17), Air Force Academy (Nov. 20), and St. Louis (Nov. 23).

The Tigers will then host Belmont (Nov. 29) before beginning Ohio Valley Conference play on the road against Eastern Illinois (Dec. 2) and Southeast Missouri State (Dec. 4).

They will then continue non-conference play at Alabama A&M (Dec. 7) before hosting LeMoyne-Owen (Dec. 12). The Tigers will then play host to OVC opponents Morehead State (Dec. 19) and Eastern Kentucky (Dec. 21).

TSU's scheduled non conference games will end on the road at Middle Tennessee State (12/29) beforeopening 2011 at Memphis (1/2).

It will be conference games the rest of the way starting with games at Murray State (Jan. 6), UT Martin (Jan. 8), then home against Austin Peay State (Jan. 15) on ESPNU, Jacksonville State (Jan. 20), and Tennessee Tech (Jan. 22).

The league return games will then begin at Morehead State (Jan. 27) and Eastern Kentucky (Jan. 29) before hosting Murray State (Feb. 3) and UT Martin (Feb. 5).

The Tigers will hit the road for three straight versus Jacksonville State (Feb. 7), Austin Peay State (Feb. 12), Tennessee Tech (Feb. 14), followed by a team to be announced in the ESPN Bracket buster (Feb. 19). They will then close out the season at home against Southeast Missouri State (Feb. 24) and Eastern Illinois (Feb. 26).

"We faced a tough road schedule last season, so this year, we have added some more home games. We have tremendous support from our fans and we enjoy playing in front of them in the Gentry Center," said head coach John Cooper. "One thing we learned last year; was how to play on the road." "This year's schedule features some tough teams as well as respectable programs right here in Tennessee."

Last year the Tigers finished 9-23 overall, with a 6-12 conference record, while recording a 5-6 home record. For the upcoming season, the Tigers have added nine to the roster which features only four returners from last year's team.


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Junior Wil Peters (Nashville, Tenn.) and sophomores Robert Covington (Bellewood, Ill.), Jacquan Nobles(Greenville, N.C.), and Tashan Fredrick (Hemingway, S.C.) will head a young team that welcomes the addition of four freshmen, two junior college transfers along with three transfers from highly recognized Division I basketball programs.

Freshmen, Michael Green (Columbia, S.C.), Verkeneo Mann (Decatur, Ala.), Patrick Miller (Chicago, Ill.) and Malcolm Rhett (Hopkins, S.C.), were named to their all-area teams while receiving either all-state first team or honorable mention selections. Mann redshirted last season after joining the squad at mid season.

Junior College transfers Kenny Moore and Jerret Towns bring a wealth of on-court experience after helping their teams to winning records in their final season.

Division I transfers Kellen Thornton, Jordan Cyphers, and Muniru Bawa will sit out the 2010-11 season after coming in from reputable programs. Thornton and Cyphers spent two seasons at their previous school while Bawa transfers in after one year.

"My coaching staff and I thought about the future as well as being competitive this season. We feel the players we brought in add value to our program," said Cooper. "Our freshmen are very talented and we feel that they will have the opportunity to play valuable minutes."

"Our junior college transfers both come from well respected programs and we are looking forward to them adding experience and toughness on the floor," said Cooper.

"Even though they have to sit out this season, we have three players on our roster that have played for well established Division I basketball programs. We have no seniors this year, so we should be a solid veteran team when those guys are eligible to play next year," added Cooper.

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2011 OVC Basketball Tournament: Tigers meet Tennessee Martin in the first round Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 03/01/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will open the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Tournament in the first round against Tennessee at Martin.

The match-up will take place on Wednesday, March 2, at the Municipal Auditorium with tip-off at 6 p.m.

The Tigers (14-15, 10-8) enter the tournament as the 5th seed for the first time in the program's history and their highest seed since they were ranked No. 2 in 1996.

In the OVC Tournament, TSU posts a 10-20 record. Since joining the league in 1986, the Tigers missed the tournament once in 2003 but will

make their eighth consecutive appearance since. Last year, they dropped an, 84-51, first-round decision to the defending 2010 OVC Tournament Champions and this season's regular season winners, Murray State. RECAP...

However, inside the Municipal Auditorium they are 5-4 and have made it to the finals twice inside the building. The Tigers captured their second tournament crown in 1994 inside the auditorium. In 2008, they made it to the championship game but lost to Austin Peay. That was the last time TSU advanced past the first round.

Despite leading the Skyhawks in the all-time series, 29-21, including sweeps of the regular season the last two years, this will be the teams' first meeting in the OVC Tournament.

In first meetings versus opponents in the OVC Tournament, TSU is 3-5, and holds a 4-16 record in first round match-ups.

Earlier this year, TSU defeated UTM, 67-64, at the Elam Center and, 56-47, at home in the Gentry Center. Robert Covington finished with a double-double in both games.

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At the end of the 2010-11 regular season, TSU finished the year riding a three-game win streak with anoverall home record of 11-2, 8-1 in the conference inside the Gentry Center. TSU will play on neutral ground for the first time this year. Since 2002, TSU is 6-4 at neutral sites.


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The Big Blue's offense is triggered by Kenny Moore (14.4 ppg), Robert Covington (13.5 ppg / 7.6 rpg), WilPeters (10.5 ppg / 4.2 apg) and Patrick Miller (11.4 ppg).

Miller was named the 2011 OVC Freshman of the Year and joined Moore on the All-OVC Newcomer Team.Moore was also named to the All-OVC Second Team with Covington.

The Skyhawks (11-20, 6-12 OVC) enter the tournament as the 8th seed after a loss to close out the year. UTM has won three of their last six games. They return to the tourney after a one-year absence losing in the semi-round in 2009. The Skyhawks are 2-7 all-time in the OVC Tournament.

UTM's offense posts five players in double figures which include: Benzor Simmons (12.0 ppg), ReubenClayon (11.7 ppg), Mike Liabo (11.3 ppg), Terence Smith (10.9 ppg) and Troy King (10.1 ppg).

The winner of the match-up will tip-off against Tennessee Tech in the quarter-finals on Thursday, March 3, at 6 p.m.

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Tigers' regular season finale ends in victory over Eastern Illinois Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/26/2011

Final Box TSU - 66, EIU - 62

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers wrapped up the 2010-11 season carrying Tennessee State University over Eastern Illinois in conference play, 66-62, at the Gentry Center on Saturday night.

TSU (14-15, 10-8 OVC) ends a three-game drought to the Panthers and remains the fifth seed for the upcoming 2011 OVC Basketball Tournament next week.

The Tigers picked up their third straight victory to close out the regular season. Despite shooting a season-low, 32 percent from the floor, four players managed to score in double figures.

Robert Covington posted his eighth double-double of the season, tenth of his career, with 22 points and 11 boards. He shot 6-of-15 from the field, including 3-of-4 from the arc while going 7-of-8 from the line.

Wil Peters and Kenny Moore matched their efforts adding 11 points and three assists each. Patrick Miller chipped in 10 points and two steals. Moore also finished with nine

rebounds.

TSU trailed 35-32 at the break but took their first lead in the second half with 5:09 remaining, 56-52. With the score tied at 58 with 3:53 left, TSU outscored EIU, 8-4, in the final three minutes of the game.

After the score was knotted up, the Tigers tallied all of their points from the line, hitting 8-of-11, while holding EIU to 2-of-8 shooting to close out the game.

EIU (9-20, 4-14 OVC) ends their season winning one of their last 11 games while dropping their second straight. They shot 40 percent from the field and evened the Tigers on the boards with 39.

Curry McKinney scored a team-high 19 points and James Hollowell finished 7-of-14 for 14 points. JeremyGranger dished out a game high six assists to go with nine points.

Next, the Tigers will meet Tennessee Martin in the first round of the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Tournament. The match-up will take place on Wednesday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

For tickets and more info, call (615) 963-5841.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Robert Covington recorded his eigth double-double of the year in the Tigers' OVC win over EIU.

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Cooper 2011 Basketball Camp set to begin Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 06/06/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball program will host the 2011 John Cooper Summer Basketball Camps beginning with the Team Play-Day on Saturday, June 4, inside the Gentry Center.

The second section will include the individual Boys Basketball Camp scheduled to start on Monday, June 6, and will end Thursday, June 9.

"We are excited about this year's summer camp. My staff and I had the opportunity to work with a super group last year and we look forward to our camps whenever the regular season ends," said TSU men's basketball head coach John Copper. "In our first year, we had a good turn out and we plan on more campers participating this year due to our early registration."

The Team-Play will feature eight high school teams from the middle Tennessee area and will open with the first game slated to tip-off at 9 a.m.

Each team will play three games consisting of two 20-minute halves. There will be a running clock with the exception of the last two minutes of each half. Each team will receive two timeouts per half game with TSSAAcertified referees on hand to officiate the games.

The Boys Basketball Camp on Monday will begin at 9 a.m. with walk-up registration opening at 8 a.m. Space is limited; however, slots are still available.

The Camp will host boys ages 6 - 15 and will feature one-on-one instruction from a certified staff. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn advanced fundamentals through intense drills with each individual's progression monitored. Drills will include shooting, passing and defensive. The Camp will conclude with a team tournament on the final day.


Time Saturday, June 4th Gym 9:00 AM 50 Siegel HS vs. Hillsboro HS 44 Gentry

10:00 AM 45 Franklin HS vs. Creek Wood HS 43 Gentry 11:00 AM 48 Maplewood HS vs. Siegel HS 36 Gentry 12:00 PM 54 Hillsboro HS vs. Creek Wood HS 22 Gentry 1:00 PM 55 Siegel HS vs. Brentwood HS 38 Gentry 2:00 PM 58 Station Camp HS vs. Maplewood HS 59 Gentry

3:00 PM 50 Smyrna HS vs. Hillsboro HS 35 Gentry 4:00 PM 46 Maplewood HS vs. Brentwood HS 43 Gentry 5:00 PM 45 Franklin HS vs. Station Camp HS 49 Gentry 6:00 PM 27 Franklin HS vs. Smyrna HS 66 Gentry 7:00 PM 74 Brentwood HS vs. Creek Wood HS 31 Gentry 8:00 PM 49 Station Camp HS vs. Smyrna HS 46 Gentry

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For more information contact the Director of Basketball Operations, Trey Meyer, (615) 963-4931 or (706) 832-3529. For additional info or camp emergencies, contact assistant coach, Travis Williams, (615) 963-5905 or (404) 542-6079.

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Tough night shooting slips the Tigers a, 74-65, loss to Murray State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/04/2011

Final Stats TSU - 74, MUR - 65 (PDF)

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers ran out of steam down the stretch as Tennessee State University fell to Murray State in conference play, 74-65, at the Gentry Center on Thursday night.

TSU (10-12, 7-5 OVC) drops their third consecutive game while picking up their first OVC loss at home. The Tigers struggled from the floor hitting 37 percent overall.

Kenny Moore, Robert Covington, and Patrick Miller posted double digits in scoring to lead TSU. After a cold start, Moore finished with a team-high 17 points.

Covington added 14 points from 5-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range, and a game high 7 rebounds. Miller tacked on 13 points and handed out a career and game-high seven assists.

After trailing 30-28 at the break, TSU found themselves down by Murray State's largest lead of the night, 65-53. The Tigers jumped on a 9-0 run to narrow the gap, 65-62, with 2:16 remaining.

However, down the stretch Murray State hit 2-of-3 from the floor and 5-of-8 from the line while holding TSU to three points in the final two minutes.

Ed Daniel scored six of the Racers' last nine points to finish with a career and game-high 21 points. Daniel shot 8-of-10 from the floor and connected all five free throws to help MUR shoot 51 percent overall. He also tied a team high, six rebounds, to go with two blocks.

Isacc Miles, Isaiah Canaan, and B.J. Jenkins also scored in double figures. Miles added 13 points, Canaan, 11, and Jenkins posted 10 to compliment six rebounds. Miles and Jenkins each dished out a team high fiveassists.

Murray State (16-6, 8-3 OVC) ruled the paint outscoring the Tigers, 34-14 while pulling in 38 rebounds to TSU's 37.

The Tigers will remain home for their next game against Tennessee Martin on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Gentry Center. The OVC match-up is scheduled for 7 :30 p.m.

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Men's Basketball closes exhibition play with 81-65 win over Carson-Newman Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/08/2010

Final Stats TSU - 85, CN - 61 (HTML)

Nashville, Tenn. - To close out their exhibition schedule, the Tennessee State University Tigers picked up an 81-65 win over Carson-Newman on Monday night inside the Gentry Center.

The Tigers shot 50 percent (28-of-56) from the field, including 22.7 percent (5-of-22) from the outside while hitting 20-of-34 (58.8 percent) from the free-throw line.

Four players finished in double figures with Jacquan Nobles and KennyMoore leading with 17 points apiece. Nobles shot 6-of-18 overall, hitting 4-of-11 from behind the arc. Moore hit 7-of-10 from the field and was 3-of-3 from the charity stripe while pulling in three rebounds.

Patrick Miller once again picked up most of his scoring from the free-throw line making 10-of-16, while hitting 2-of-5 from the floor for 14 points. Michael Green produced 11 points from 4-of-5 shooting while

adding seven rebounds and two blocks.

Robert Covington tied a game-high, eight rebounds to match eight points on the night with two blocks and WilPeters served a game-high six assists chipping in seven points.

The Tigers led at the half, 38-36, but put the game out of reach using a 17-9 run to open the second. The Tigers' lead was cut to nine points, 58-49, at the 11:04 mark. However, they extended the advantage back to double figures from there on out with a 15-5 run to seal the win.

The Eagles shot 35.7 percent from the floor, 56.3 percent from the line, with Antonio Sullivan netting a game-high 18 points (7-of-11) with six boards. John Holleman scored 12 points (4-of-8) and was 4-of-4 from the charity line. Kevin Hare led the Eagles on the boards with eight and Bradley Turner added nine points.

The Tigers will open the regular season in Starksville, Miss. when they play SEC opponent Mississippi State on Friday, Nov. 12. Tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Kenny Moore scored 17 points in the Tigers' win over Carson-Newman.

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Tiger Basketball opens season at Mississippi State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/12/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball team will open the 2010-11 season when they travel to face Mississippi State on Friday, Nov. 12.

This will be the first meeting between the teams with the non-conference match-up slated for 7 p.m. inside the Humphrey Coliseum. Against the SEC, the Tigers are winless but post a 47-16 record dating back to 1944 when opening the regular season.

The Tigers are coming off of wins in both exhibition games at home. They defeated Trevecca Nazarene, 84-77, before beating Carson-Newman,81-65.

Four players return from last year's squad, which includes three starters and top scorers, including All-OVC Newcomers, Robert Covington and

Jacquan Nobles.

Covington led the Tigers in points (11.5 ppg) and rebounds (7.0 rpg) and was selected to two All-America teams. Nobles finished second on the team in scoring (11.2 ppg) and was among the best in the conference from three-point range shooting 44 percent. Wil Peters started all but four games and led the team in minutesplayed while averaging 9.6 points per game. Tashan Fredrick started 12 games toward the season but played in 30 contests averaging 16 minutes. Fredrick will sit out the season opener due to injury.

TSU adds 11 new players to the roster, four of which will receive redshirts for this season. Newcomers, Patrick Miller and Kenny Moore made their debuts in the exhibition games both posting double figures in each contest.

For the Bulldogs, three starters return from last year's squad that captured the SEC Western Division title before losing in the championship game of the conference tournament to Kentucky, 75-74.

MSU returns three starters including leading scorer Ravern Johnson (13.2 ppg) and top rebounder Kodi Augustus (5.4 rpg). After a strong effort in the SEC Championship game, the Bulldogs made their seventh overall appearance in the N.I.T. losing to North Carolina in the second round.

Next, the Tigers will play at home when they host Fisk University on Monday, Nov. 15, at the Gentry Center. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

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Tigers drop season opener to Mississippi State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/12/2010

Final Box Tenn. St. - 65, Miss. St. - 75

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Starkville, Miss. - To open the 2010-11 basketball season, Tennessee State University dropped a hard fought contest to Mississippi State, 75-65, in Humphrey Coliseum on Friday night.

The Tigers shot 35.9 percent from the floor with three players posting double digits. Robert Covington, Kenny Moore and Patrick Miller each scored 13 points. Covington and Moore each hauled in a team-high seven rebounds.

The Tigers trailed by as much as six in the first half but rattled off a 9-2 run with under five minutes to play in the half to post their largest lead of the night 26-21. The Bulldogs answered with an 11-5 spurt tying it up before the break on a three-pointer at the horn, 31-31.

In the second, MSU opened up on a 9-4 run to recapture the lead, 40-33, but the Tigers led again outscoring the Bulldogs, 13-4, with 9:14 remaining, 46-44. Late in the half, TSU

trailed by 10 points with 1:14 left, but scrapped their way back in to narrow the lead from a 9-4 run, 70-65, with 25 seconds left.

The Bulldogs hit five straight free throws down the stretch to survive the scare. For MSU, Ravern Johnson led all scorers with a career-high, 32 points, including 13-of-14 from the free-throw line netting his 1, 000th career point in the process.

Kodi Augustus recorded the only double-double with 14 points (5-of-9) and a game-high 14 rebounds.

Next up for TSU, the Tigers will host Fisk on Monday, Nov. 15, at the Gentry Center with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.


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EXHIBITION:Tigers vs. Carson-Newman Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/08/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - It will be the final tune up game for the Tigers when Tennessee State University hosts Carson-Newman in exhibition play on Nov. 8 at the Gentry Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

TSU holds a 6-3 lead in the all-time series, winning, including five straight, with seven match-ups coming in regular season play. The Tigers won the last meeting against the Eagles in a 2007 exhibition, 85-75, at the Gentry Center. The last time C-N beat TSU was 1973, 94-91.

Last week, the Tigers opened their 2010-11 schedule with a come from behind, 84-77, exhibition win over Trevecca Nazarene on Nov. 2.

After a slow start and a 15-point deficit, the Tigers went on a 26-14 run to take the lead and held of the Trojans under five minutes outscoring them11-3.

Robert Covington led all scorers with 20 points and Patrick Miller added 19 points hitting 11-of-14 free throws. Kenny Moore came off the bench to chip in 15 points (5-of-10) and six rebounds. Wil Peters scored 10 points and dished out four assists.

The Eagles were picked to finish ninth in the Division II South Atlanta Conference and are 0-2 this year in exhibition play under new head coach Chuck Benson. C-N dropped a 96-61 decision to East Tennessee State (11/2) and are coming off a 95-46 loss to Tennessee Tech (11/4).

Freshman Ishmael Sanders scored double figures in both games hitting 17 points against ETSU and 12points versus TTU. They return one starter in Erwin Staten and four letter winners from last year's team who finished with an 11-17 record. Staten scored 12 points in the loss to ETSU.

The Tigers will open the regular season on the road this week in Starksville, Miss. against Mississippi State. The match-up is scheduled for Nov. 12 with tip-off slated for 7 p.m.


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Men's basketball in home opener against Fisk Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/15/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - A strong rivalry will be resurrected when the Tennessee State University Tigers host the Fisk University Bulldogs in basketball action, Monday, Nov.1 5, at the Gentry Center. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

TSU holds a 10-3 record in the all-time series when facing their Jefferson St. neighbors. The Tigers won the last four meetings including a 101-69 victory in exhibition play on Nov. 6, 2007 in front of nearly 7, 000 fans.

The Tigers (0-1) are coming off a season opening 75-65 loss to Mississippi State last Friday at Humphrey Coliseum. Robert Covington, Kenny Moore, and Patrick Miller each scored 13 points. Covington and

Moore tied a team-high seven rebounds as TSU took the lead twice in the game but were victims to a late run by MSU.

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For Fisk, the Bulldogs come off their first win of the season at home against Hiawassee College on Saturday. The Bulldogs are led by returning starter and last year's leading scorer Michael Broadnax (13.5 ppg),along with top rebounder Devardo Williams (7.5 rpg).

The last time Fisk won versus TSU was during their years in NCAA Division II play. In 2003, The Bulldogs won, 65-63, also winning the year before, 69-65, making national headlines as one-of-two Divison II teams to defeat a Division I team.

Up next, TSU will hit the road again when they head to Normal, Ill. to match-up against Illinois State. The game is slated for Nov.17 at 7 p.m. in Redbird Arena


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Nashville, Tenn. - Coming off their first win of the season, the Tigers will look to add another when Tennessee State University plays Illinois State for the first of a three-game road swing.

The match-up will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Redbird Arena in Normal, Ill. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

This will be the Tigers (1-1) first visit to Redbird Arena meeting the Redbirds (1-0) for the fourth time on the hardwood. TSU holds the series, 3-0, with the match-ups coming through regular season tournament play. The last meeting favored the Tigers, 87-86, on Dec. 10, 1966.

The Tigers are fresh off an 85-50 win over Fisk at home in which five players scored in double figures. Leading scorers, Kenny Moore (15.5 ppg) and Robert Covington (12.5 ppg), each registered a double-double.

Patrick Miller (14.5 ppg) has scored in double figures in each every game this season including exhibition play adding 16 points against Fisk.

TSU holds a slim 12-11 record when facing teams that are currently in the Missouri Valley Conference. The last team TSU played from the league was Southern Illinois resulting in an 83-60 loss in 2004.

The Redbirds opened their 2010-11 season earlier this week with a win over SIU Edwardsville, 92-64, on Nov. 14. Four players recorded double figures with Jackie Carmichael (18), Blake Mishler (18), Trey Blue (14) and Tony Lewis (10) each playing 20 minutes or more. ISU finished last season with a record of 22-11.

Next on the schedule, the Tigers will head straight to Colorado Springs, Colo. to play the United States Air Force Academy on Saturday, Nov. 20.

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Tigers back in action versus Southeast Missouri State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/03/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will try to snap a five game skid when they face Southeast Missouri State in OVC play on Saturday, Dec. 4. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. at the Show Me Center. The game will be broadcasted live, via web stream, on KFVS12.com

The Tigers (1-6, 0-1 OVC) will look to respond from a tough, 68-67, loss to Eastern Illinois on Thursday night in their conference opener. Wil Peters notched a career and game-high, 21 points, shooting a perfect game from the floor. He hit 7-of-7 from the field, 4-of-4 from three-point range and 3-of-3 from the line. RECAP

The Tigers lead the all-time series against the Southeast Missouri State, 20-17. TSU has won five of the last seven, but posts a 7-12 record at the Show Me Center. SEMO won five of the last seven at home versus the Tigers.

Last year, the teams split the season meetings with TSU picking up a 74-67 win at the Show Me Center. It was the last time the teams matched up with Robert Covington scoring a career high, 27 points, to help TSU clinch a spot in the 2010 OVC Championship Tournament, eliminating the Redhawks from contention. Peters added 11 points connecting 3-of-4 from three-point range. RECAP

Early that season, SEMO ended a 26-game OVC losing streak with a, 74-66, win at the Gentry Center. For TSU, Covington scored 18 points while hauling in a team high, eight boards. Peters followed with 12 points, five rebounds, and a game-high, five assists. RECAP

On the year, Covington leads TSU in scoring (13.9 ppg) and rebounding, with 8.0 per game, to rank second in the OVC in rebounds per contest.

Peters has emerged as the Tigers' top shooter hitting .551 from the floor, .609 from three-point range, and 90 percent from the free-throw line. After his performance against EIU, Peters is now averaging 11.0 ppg, thefirst time in his career he has averaged double figures in points per game.

Kenny Moore and Patrick Miller also fuel the Tigers' offense. Moore averages 13.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game and rank second on the team in both categories. Miller averages 11 ppg and has scored in double figures in all but one game on the season.

SEMO (0-7, 0-1 OVC) is coming off their first league game of the season with a 78-60 loss to Austin Peay State at home on Thursday. The Redhawks are nursing a 15-game losing streak that dates back to lastseason.

After being picked ninth in the OVC Preseason Poll, the Redhawks are led by Leon Powell. Powell isaveraging 14.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game to lead SEMO in both statistics. In the conference, Powell

Courtesy: SEMO Sports Information Wil Peters scored 11 points in the Tigers last visit to the Show Me Center.

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ranks third in rebounds, field goal percentage (.612), and second in offensive boards (3.3 pg) after scoring 14 points against Austin Peay.

Nick Niemcyzk (13.4 ppg) and Anthony Allison (10.7 ppg) follow as the second and third leading scorers. Allison had a game high, 20 points, against APSU.

The Tigers will return to action on Tuesday, Dec. 7, when they travel to Alabama A&M for a non-conference match-up. The tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Elmore Gymnasium in Huntsville, Ala.

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Tigers on the road at Alabama A&M Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/07/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - After picking up their first road win of the season, the Tigers will look to add another when Tennessee State University travels to Alabama A&M for a non conference showdown.

The Tigers will match-up against their SWAC rival on Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Huntsville, Ala. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the T. ElmoreGymnasium.

TSU (2-6) is coming off a, 77-67, OVC victory over Southeast Missouri State on Dec. 4, snapping a five game losing streak. Kenny Moore led all scorers with a career and game high, 22 points (7-of-12), while recording the top performance on the boards, nine rebounds. RECAP...

When matching up against the SWAC on the hardwood, TSU is 81-34. The Tigers lead the all-time series over the Bulldogs, 14-3, picking up

their last win over AAMU, 80-77, at the Gentry Center in 2009. Wil Peters posted 17 points; Jacquan Noblesadded 13 and Robert Covington notched a game-high 10 boards. RECAP...

The teams have split the last four meetings claiming victory on their home court. In three of those meetings, the decision was decided by three points or less. The last time TSU dropped a game to AAMU was in 2008 at the Elmore Gymnasium, 69-67. RECAP...

Currently, Moore is the Tigers' top scorer with a team best in points (14.6 ppg) and rebounds (7.6 rpg). Covington, who led the team in both stats going into the last game, follows with 13.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg.

Patrick Miller adds 11.9 ppg with Peters pacing the offense with 11.6 ppg. Peters will enter the game as the team's top shooter averaging .500 from the floor, .560 from three-point range, and .950 from the free-throw line.

AAMU (3-2) is coming off a 75-70 win at home against Martin Methodist on Saturday and posts a 3-0 record in Elmore Gymnasium on the season. The Bulldogs have traded defeats for victories after opening the season with 93-77 win over Talladega on Nov. 13. Their losses on the season come by the hands of Western Kentucky, 83-61, and Alabama, 76-50.

The Bulldogs scoring efforts are led by Casey Canty (12.6 ppg) and SWAC Preseason second team selection Cornelius Hester (11.2 ppg). DeMarquelle Tabb is AAMU's top rebounder averaging 7.3 points per contest, followed by Jerome Hunter's 7.0 rpg.

The Tigers will play their next game at home in the Gentry Center when they take on LeMoyne-Owen onSunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Jacquan Nobles added 13 points in TSU's win over Alabama A&M in the Gentry Center last year.

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MBB looks for road split at Eastern Kentucky Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/29/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers will finish their conference swing when they travel to Richmond, Ky. for a conference match-up against EasternKentucky.

The Ohio Valley Conference game is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, at the McBrayer Arena with a 6 p.m. tip-off.

The Tigers defeated the Colonels at the Gentry Center in December 2010, 62-49. Robert Covington posted a double-double, leading all scorers with a season-high, 22 points, and a game-best, 12 boards. RECAP...

TSU narrowed the series record with the win, but, EKU still holds the advantage, 25-23, winning three out of the last four meetings.

The Tigers (10-10, 7-3 OVC) are ranked second in the conference standings and will look to rebound after a, 72-65, league loss to Morehead State on Thursday. Kenny Moore registered a team high, 16 points, from 5-of-9 shooting. RECAP...

Moore is TSU's top scorer with 14.8 points per game. Covington (13.4 ppg), Patrick Miller (11.8 ppg) and WilPeters (11.0 ppg) round out the Big Blue's leading scorers.

Both Moore and Covington average a team best 7.5 rebounds per game. Peters carries a 4.6 assists average per contest and OVC Freshman of the Week, Miller, leads the team in minutes with 34.7 per game.

The Tigers have been a threat from long range and lead the league with a .381 average. Some of the outside shooting can be credited to the top three-point marksmen in the league in Moore (.466), Covington (.452) and Peters (.443).

EKU (11-10, 5-5 OVC) also has four players scoring in double digits. Spencer Perrin (12.4 ppg / 5.3 rpg), Josh Daniel (10.4 ppg), Joshua Jones (10.4 ppg) and Justin Stommes (10.1 ppg) spearhead the Colonels who are a top the conference in three-pointers per game with eight. EKU also ranks second in five other categories including scoring defense giving up 61.6 per game.

The Colonels had their four-game streak broken by Austin Peay State on Thursday and are in the middle of the pack in the OVC standings.

Courtesy: Eastern Kentucky Athletics Wil Peters / TSU Basketball

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REPLAY: John Cooper on The Zone Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/22/2010

Replay John Cooper on The Zone with George Plaster and Willie Daunic

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University men's basketball head coach John Cooper will be featured on the Sports Zone with George Plaster and Wiley Daunic on 104.5 The Zone this afternoon, Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 3:20 p.m.

The Tigers are riding a five-game streak, the longest under Coach Cooper, after upsetting Mid-Major ranked, Morehead State, 70-64, on Sunday. They are fresh off their third straight Ohio Valley Conference win after defeating Eastern Kentucky last night, 62-49, at the Gentry Center.

Cooper makes his second appearance on The Zone after joining the Plaster and Daunic for conversation last season in his first year as the Tigers' head coach.

Fans can listen live at 1045thezone.com.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics John Cooper makes his second appearance on The Zone.

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Men's basketball opens schedule with exhibition win over Trevecca Nazarene Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/02/2010

Final Box TSU - 84, TREV - 77

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball team opened their 2010-11 schedule with an 84-77 exhibition win over Trevecca Nazarene at the Gentry Center on Tuesday night.

The Tigers got off to a slow start but finished shooting 43 percent from the floor with four players posting double figures.

Robert Covington led all scorers with 20 points from 7-of-15 shooting,including 2-of-6 from long range and 4-of-6 from the line. Covington also hauled in a team-high seven boards.

Patrick Miller added 19 points shooting 3-of-9 overall, 2-of-4 from behind the arc, while gathering most of his points from free throws, hitting 11-of-14. Kenny Moore came off the bench to chip in 15 points (5-of-10) and six rebounds. Wil Peters scored 10 points and dished out four assists.

The Tigers fell into a 15-point hole in the first half trailing by the largest deficit of the night, 41-26, after the Trojans opened the game with a 9-0 lead. TSU shot 38 percent (12-of-

32) from the floor in the first before closing the half on an 8-3 run, yet trailing, 44-34, at the break.

In the second, the Tigers outscored the Trojans, 26-14, to take their first lead of the game, 60-58, with 9:42 left to play. They would stretch the advantage with an 11-2 run before TNU answered with eight straight points. The Trojans would come within two (73-71) with 3:29 left, but TSU managed another strong run (11-6) to hold off TNU's comeback.

The win increased TSU's lead over TNU in the all-time series, 9-0.

The Trojans finished with four players in double figures with Michael France leading the effort with 19 points and a game high, nine rebounds. JP Nyadaro recorded 15 points (6-of-10) while Keith Morris followed with 14. Marquise Rudolph finished with 12 points rounding out the top scorers before fouling out. TNU shot 46 percent from the floor overall and 83 percent from the free throw line.

The Tigers will host their last exhibition game on the schedule when they play Carson Newman on Monday, Nov. 8, at the Gentry Center. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. The regular season will begin when they face Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. on Nov. 12.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Patrick Miller scored 19 points in the Tigers exibition win over Trevecca Nazarene.

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Tigers in conference opener, 68-67 loss to Eastern Illinois Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/02/2010

Final Box TSU-67, EIU-68 (PDF)

Charleston, Ill. - The Tennessee State University Tigers missed an opportunity to send the game into overtime suffering an OVC loss to Eastern Illinois, 68-67, in Lantz Arena on Monday night.

With five seconds remaining, Chris Conner was fouled on a three-point attempt hitting the first two before EIU called a timeout. Conner missed the third but the Tigers committed the quick foul leaving 4.9 seconds on the clock.

EIU's Shaun Pratl missed the first shot in the bonus. On the scramble for the rebound, the ball fell loose and was batted around starting the clock. TSU gathered the loose ball but had run out of time and couldn't get off a last second shot.

Wil Peters scored a career and game-high 21 points. He was flawlessfrom the field shooting 7-of-7, including 4-of-4 from three-point range, and

3-of-3 from the line. Peters also tacked on three boards and tied a game-high for a season best six assists.

Robert Covington scored 15 points and hauled in a team-high nine boards, hitting 3-of-6 from the arc. PatrickMiller followed adding 11 points and three assists.

TSU (1-6, 0-1 OVC) shot a season high from the floor, 50 percent, and 52 percent from three-point range. The Tigers shot 64 percent in the first half and tied the game at the buzzer when Miller nailed a three from the corner for a 40-40 deadlock at the break.

With 20 lead changes, the Tigers jumped on a 50-46 lead with 12:40 left. EIU replied with a 7-0 run for a 53-50 advantage. TSU led twice down the stretch with their last coming off a Covington three-pointer with 5:03 remaining. From there, EIU outscored TSU, 9-6, for the final outcome.

For the Panthers (3-4, 1-0 OVC), four players finished in double figures. James Hollowell and Shaun Pratl each scored a team-high, 14 points. Tyler Laser added 13 and Jeremy Granger posted 12 points. Curry McKinney scored seven points but recorded a game-high 10 boards and six assists.

EIU outscored the Tigers in the paint, 34-22, scoring 22 points from TSU turnovers. They also added 18 points from second chance shots on the offensive end.

The Tigers will look to snap their five-game skid in Cape Girardeau, Mo. when they face Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Dec. 4. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

Courtesy: Sandy King/EIU Athletics Wil Peters was perfect from the floor knocking down 7-of-7 from the floor.

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Tigers bruise Southeast Missouri State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/04/2010

Final Box TSU-77, SEMO-67 (PDF)

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Cape Girardeau, Mo. - Tennessee State University cracked a five game losing streak picking up an OVC win at Southeast Missouri State, 77-67, Saturday night inside the Show Me Center.

Kenny Moore led all scorers with a career high, 22 points, from 7-of-12 shooting, while hauling in a game best, nine rebounds.

Wil Peters chipped in 16 points hitting all 10 free throws. Jacquan Noblesadded a season high, 14 points, from 6-of-9 shooting and Robert Covington pitched in 11.

TSU (2-6, 1-1 OVC) shot 46 percent from the field with the reserves pitching in 23 points.

The Tigers led from the tip-off holding their largest lead of the night, 31-12, with 6:51 left in the first half. Moore paced the offense with 12 points to help TSU lead at the break, 37-23.

In the second half, TSU held off the scare, as the Redhawks closed the gap, 56-41. TSU responded with a 17-6 run and would hold off SEMO's effort for the final score.

SEMO (0-8, 0-2) suffered their 16th straight loss, 12th in Ohio Valley Conference play, while shooting 43 percent from the floor. Three players finished in double figures for the Redhawks with Leon Powell recording a team-high 18 points. He also finished with five rebounds and shot 7-of-11 from the field.

Lucas Nutt and Anthony Allison each finished with 17 points. Lucas dished out a game-high, five assists to go with five rebounds. He shot 5-of-5 from the floor and 6-of-7 from the line.

The Tigers will face non-conference foe, Alabama A&M, in Huntsville, Ala. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Elmore Gymnasium.

Courtesy: SEMO Sports Information

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Tigers begin OVC schedule at Eastern Illinois Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/02/2010


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball team will face their first league opponent of the season when they play Eastern Illinois. The Ohio Valley Conference game is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2, at Lantz Arena in Charleston, Ill. with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

TSU leads the all-time series against the Panthers, 23-19, but have dropped the last three games at Lantz Arena. The teams have split the last six meetings, however, the Tigers loss both games last year including a triple overtime, 83-81, defeat at home. It was the first time in the program's history the Tigers played in triple overtime.


To close out last year's regular season, TSU dropped a 66-61 loss despite game-highs from Jacquan Nobles, 19 points, and Robert Covington, 18 points.


The Tigers recorded their last win versus EIU on Feb. 26, 2009; at the Gentry Center, 83-63; under interim head coach Mark Pittman.


During the 2007-08 season, TSU picked up their last win in Charleston with a buzzer beater from Bruce Price for a final score of 74-72.


The Tigers (1-5) are looking to get on track from a four-game slide after losing to Belmont at home, 87-72, on Monday. Covington scored a game-high 18 points with Wil Peters and Kenny Moore each scoring 15 points.


Moore continues to pace the Tigers' offense averaging 14.3 points per game while tying a team best with 7.8 rebounds per game. Moore has scored in double figures in every game on the season including a 15-point performance against Belmont.

Covington adds 13.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game and has recorded the game-high in points in the last two contests. Patrick Miller follows with 13.5 points per game.

Eastern Illinois (2-4) comes in after losing 84-58 to South Dakota State for the second time this year. The Panthers, 1-1 at home, picked up back-to-back wins after defeating Bradley, 63-56, and IU South Bend, 57-40.

Courtesy: Sandy King/EIU Athletics Jacquan Nobles posted a game high, 19 points, in the Tigers last visit to EIU.

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EIU, picked to finish third in the OVC preseason poll, is led by preseason team selection, Tyler Laser. Laser, a first team All-OVC selection last year, fuels the offense with a team high 12.8 ppg. Jeremy Granger is second on the team with 11.2 ppg and Shaun Pratl is the Panther's top rebounder with 5.0 rpg.

EIU is third in the conference in assist/turnover ratio (0.9) and field goal defense (.422).

The Tigers will play Southeast Missouri State next in OVC play on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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TSU Men's Basketball practice officially begins Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 10/15/2010

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball team officially began practice for the 2010-11 season on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. inside the Gentry Center. Head Coach John Cooper welcomes nine newcomers to the squad as he enters his second season at the helm of the Tigers.

Practices are open to the media and public for the first 25 minutes. The practice schedule is subject to change.

The Tigers will have a little over two weeks of preparation before two scheduled exhibition games against Trevecca-Nazarene (11/2) and Carson-Newman (11/8). Both games are slated for a 7 p.m. start at the Gentry Center.

TSU will open the regular season on Friday, Nov. 12 at Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

"It was great to see the players come into the first day prepared and in shape," commented Cooper. "We are a young team and a lot of the guys have spent the offseason together. It's good to see early signs of team chemistry for a group of guys who have only known much of each other through the summer"

After the trip, the Tigers will take on Fisk for their home opener on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

Last year the Tigers finished 9-23 overall, with a 6-12 conference record, while going 5-6 at home. For the upcoming season, the Tigers have added nine to the roster which features only four returners from last year.

Junior Wil Peters (Nashville, Tenn.) and sophomores Robert Covington (Bellewood, Ill.), Jacquan Nobles(Greenville, N.C.), and Tashan Fredrick (Hemingway, S.C.) will head a young team that welcomes the addition of four freshmen, two junior college transfers along with three transfers from highly recognized Division I basketball programs.

"My coaching staff and I thought about the future as well as being competitive this season. We feel the players we brought in add value to our program," said Cooper. "Our freshmen are very talented and we feel that they will have the opportunity to play valuable minutes."

Freshmen, Michael Green (Columbia, S.C.), Verkeneo Mann (Decatur, Ala.), Patrick Miller (Chicago, Ill.) and Malcolm Rhett (Hopkins, S.C.), were named to their all-area teams while receiving either all-state first team or honorable mention selections. Mann redshirted last season after joining the squad mid season.

Junior College transfers Kenny Moore and Jerret Towns bring a wealth of on-court experience after helping their teams to winning records in their final season. Division I transfers Kellen Thornton, Jordan Cyphers, andMuniru Bawa will sit out the 2010-11 season after coming in from reputable programs. Thornton and Cyphers spent two seasons at their previous school while Bawa transfers in after one year.

"Our junior college transfers both come from well respected programs and we are looking forward to them


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adding experience and toughness on the floor," said Cooper. "With our other transfers, even though they have to sit out this season, we have three players that have played for well established Division I basketball programs. We have no seniors this year, so we should be a solid veteran team when those guys are eligible to play next year."

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Miller again named OVC Freshman of the Week Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/22/2010

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University's Patrick Miller earned his second-straight Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week honor after averaging 15.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals/game in three contests last week.

Miller started the week by scoring 16 points and grabbing six rebounds as the Tigers topped city rival Fisk 85-50. Miller also closed out the week by scoring 16 points, in the loss at Air Force on Saturday.

In between those two games, he had 14 points, three rebounds and four steals in a road loss to Illinois State. It one stretch of that game, Miller scored seven-straight points, to help cut into a 17-point halftime deficit.He hit 13-of-15 (86.7%) from the free throw line for the week. In the games between Illinois State and Air Force, Miller was held scoreless in the first half.

Currently, he is second on the team in scoring averaging 14.8 ppg and 3.3 rebounds per game.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Patrick Miller garners the first two OVC Freshman of the Week honors.

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Tigers stopped by Air Force Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/21/2010

Final Box TSU-72, AFA-87 (PDF)

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USAFA Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Tennessee State University Tigers dropped their second straight with an, 87-72, loss at Air Force in Clune Arena on Saturday night.

TSU (1-3) took their largest lead early in the first half at the 14:08 mark, 12-6, but would lose the lead in less than two minutes. With 5:25 remaining before halftime, AFA used a 9-3 run to close out the half and take a 29-22 lead into the locker room.

In the second, The Tigers trailed by the largest margin of the night, 56-36, with 12:16 remaining. Quick fouls by the Falcons put TSU in the double bonus early. In the second half, the Tigers shot 19-of-20 from the free-throw line, 21-of-23 overall, to finish at 91.3 percent from the charitystripe.The effort from free-throw line only chipped away at the lead as TSU would come within 11 points of the lead three times, never cuttinginto single digits for the remainder of the game.

Kenny Moore led all scorers with 18 points (4-of-8) while hauling in nine rebounds and shooting a perfect, 9-of-9, from the charity stripe.

Patrick Miller, in back-to-back games, scored all of his points in the second half. He finished with 16 points going 9-of-10 at the line. Jacquan Nobles added 11 points as the Tigers finished shooting 37.8 percent from the floor.

The Falcons (2-1) finished with five players in double figures while hitting 62 percent from the field including 40 percent from the arc.

Tom Fow and Michael Lyons tied a team-high with 17 points with Fow hitting 6-of-9 while Lyons recorded nine boards. Evan Washington scored 14 points and pulled in a team-high, nine rebounds. Taylor Broekhius added a career-high 13 points and Derek Brooks shot 4-of-6 for 11 points.

The Tigers will end their eight-day road trip when they face St. Louis University on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Kenny Moore (15) scored a game-high 18 points in the Tigers' loss to Air Force.

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Moore earns OVC Newcomer of the Week Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/21/2010

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University's Kenny Moore was voted the Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week after his performance in the Tigers' 70-64 overtime upset over Morehead State on Sunday.

The victory extended the Tigers' win streak to four, tying the longest streak under second-year head coach John Cooper.

In the only game of the week, Moore scored six of the Tigers' 13 points in overtime. He finished with 19 points, tying a game-high, from 6-of-9 shooting. He recorded consecutive double-double performances, his third of the season, while hauling in a team high, 11 rebounds.

The 6-7 forward and native of Philadelphia, Pa. leads TSU in scoring (15.1 ppg) and rebounds (8.3 rpg). He ranks fifth in the OVC in points per game and second in rebounds.

Since transferring in from Midland CC, the junior has scored in double figures in 10-of-11 games played while finishing as the team's top scorer in five while finishing as the top rebounder in eight.

The Tigers will look to extend their win streak when they host Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Gentry Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics TSU's Kenny Moore leads the Tigers in scoring (15.1 ppg) and rebounds (8.3 rpg).

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Tigers back home against LeMoyne-Owen Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/11/2010


Nashville, Tenn. - After picking up two wins on the road, the Tennessee State University Tigers will return home to face LeMoyne-Owen.

The non-conference game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Gentry Center.

Both teams will meet for the first time since 1979, when the Tigers defeated the Magicians, 92-88. TSU leads the all-time series 5-3, winning three straight over LOC under Ed Martin. That year, the Tigers finished 20-6, currently the last time TSU finished with 20 wins at the end of the season. LOC picked up their last win over TSU the season before, defeating the Tigers, 80-78.

The Tigers (3-6) are coming off back-to-back wins on the road in four days. In their last time on the court, TSU grabbed a 74-68 win at Alabama A&M. Robert Covington scored a game-high 20 points (8-of-14) and Kenny Moore pulled in a game high, seven rebounds, to go with 17 points. RECAP...

Four Tigers are averaging in double figures with Moore posting the highs at 14.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Covington follows with 14.2 ppg and 7.2 rpg.

Wil Peters, TSU's top shooter, averages 12.1 ppg and is hitting .522 from the field, .955 from the line, and .621 from three-point range. Two-time OVC Freshman of the Week, Patrick Miller, is averaging 11.6 ppg and leads the team with minutes on the court at 34.3.

The Magicians (1-4) enter after suffering a loss at Fort Valley State, 67-62. LOC opened the season with two losses before going on the road for three games in SIAC play. They picked up their first win of the season at Albany State, 71-59, after a loss to Claflin, 61-54.

A.J. Nance (15.8 ppg) and Calvin Stoudemire (11.5 ppg) lead the Magicians in scoring. Nance has led the team in scoring in three games while top rebounder, Stoudemire (7.3 rpg), posted a double-double, 24 points, 13 rebounds, against Albany State.

Next, the Tigers will host Morehead State in OVC play at the Gentry Center on Dec. 19. Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Kenny Moore leads TSU in scoring (14.9 ppg) and rebounding (7.6 rpg).

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Tigers put win streak up against OVC's top team, Morehead State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/18/2010


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will continue league play when they host the number one team in the Ohio Valley Conference, Morehead State. Tip-off is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 19, at 5 p.m. inside the Gentry Center.

TSU (4-6, 1-1 OVC) trails MOR in the all-time series, 29-26, which includes three straight losses to the Eagles. In the last meeting on Jan. 28, 2010, the Tigers dropped a 65-50 decision at the Gentry Center. Jacquan Nobles helped lead the Tigers' scoring effort with 10 points. RECAP...

The previous year marks the last time the Tigers picked up a win against the Eagles. TSU held off a late MOR run to secure a 71-64 win at home. The victory put them in a three-way tie for first in the Ohio Valley Conference. It was the last time the Tigers sat atop the OVC rankings. RECAP...

This season, TSU split a two-game road swing to open OVC play, dropping a 68-67 loss to Eastern Illinois before winning, 77-67, against Southeast Missouri State.

Currently, the Tigers are riding a three-game win streak coming off an 84-48 win at home against LeMoyne-Owen. Five players finished in double figures with Patrick Miller recording game-highs, 14 points and five assists. RECAP...

Along with Miller, the Tigers come in with a balanced attack around Kenny Moore, Robert Covington, and WilPeters.

Top scorer and rebounder, Moore, spearheads TSU's assault with 14.7 ppg and 8.0 rpg. Covington adds 14.1 points and seven rebounds per game.

Peters is averaging double figures for the first time in his career with 11.9 ppg to compliment a team leading 3.4 assists per game. Miller, a two-time OVC Freshman of the Week, adds 11.8 ppg while spending the most time on the floor with 33.9 minutes per game.

The Eagles (6-4, 2-0 OVC) enter after suffering a 69-53 loss to Northern Iowa on Dec. 11. The loss snapped a four-game win streak that included OVC victories over UT Martin, 70-49, and an upset over conference preseason favorite and defending tournament champs, Murray State, 75-65. The Eagles were predicted to finish second in the OVC Preseason Poll at the beginning of the year.

In their last outing, last season's OVC Player of the Year, Kenneth Faried, posted 23 points and nine rebounds. He leads the Eagles in scoring (19.0 ppg) while leading the nation in rebounds (13.7 rpg) and field-goal percentage (.664). Faried was selected OVC Preseason Player of the Year and was named Defensive Player of the Year during the post season twice.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Tashan Fredrick / TSU Basketball

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Adding numbers to the offense is preseason team selection, Demonte Harper, a former teammate of TSU'sWil Peters at Whites Creek HS, is averaging 15.1 ppg.

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Tigers revive with win over Tennessee Martin Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/06/2011


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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers were able to gut out a, 56-47, conference win over Tennessee Martin at the Gentry Center on Saturday night.

TSU (11-12, 8-5 OVC) jumps back in the win column ending a three-game slide. For the second straight night, the Tigers ran into tough defense, shooting below their average. They hit 36 percent from the field including 29 percent from tree-point range.

However, they were able to pace their way behind Robert Covington's double-double and a 30-20 advantage in points delivered in the paint. The Tigers also won the battle on the boards, 41-32, which help lead to 19-second chance points.

Covington records his sixth season double-double, eighth career, finishing with game highs, 18 points and 13 rebounds. He shot 7-of-9 from the floor and connected all four free throws. He posted a double-

double against UT Martin in their first meeting earlier this season.

Patrick Miller added 14 points and a career-high seven rebounds. Wil Peters chipped in nine points to compliment a game-high four assists.

The Tigers trailed by seven with a little under two minutes in the first half and were down, 27-23, at the break. They picked up the lead in the opening minutes of the second half scoring on a 5-0 run.

TSU extended their lead into the largest margin of the night, outscoring the Skyhawks, 20-9, with 6:36 remaining. With the score, 47-36, UTM scored seven unanswered points to crawl within contention, 47-43, at the 4:31 mark.

With 2:49 left, TSU held off the Skyhawks with a 9-4 advantage behind shots from Miller, Covington, and Peters' three free throws.

UTM (8-17, 3-10 OVC) also suffered shooting woes hitting 13 percent from behind the arc and 36 percent overall.

Mike Liabo's 11 points and seven rebounds led the Skyhawks. Terence Smith and Reuben Clayton eachadded nine points with Andres Irarrazabal posting a team-high, eight boards.

Next, TSU will play their third game in five days when they travel to Jacksonville State. The OVC match-up will take place on Monday, Feb. 7, with tip-off slated for 7:30 p.m.

Courtesy: John Cross Robert Covington recorded his sixth double-double of the season in the Tigers' win over UT Martin.

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Tigers notch win over Alabama A&M, 74-68 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/08/2010

Huntsville, Ala. - Tennessee State University picked up their second straight win on the road with a 74-68 victory over Alabama A&M at Elmore Gymnasium on Tuesday night.

TSU (3-6) wins their second straight over AAMU shooting 48 percent from the floor and a season high from three-point range, 64 percent. Three players finished in double digits to help guide the offense.

Robert Covington shot 8-of-14 for a game high 20 points. He recordedfive boards, three blocks and three assists.

Kenny Moore added 17 points (6-of-12) including 13 in the second half.He also posted a game best, seven rebounds. Wil Peters hit 5-of-7, tacking on 4-of-4 from behind the arc, for 16 points.

TSU jumped out to their largest lead of the night in the first half at the 11:16 mark, 27-12. The Bulldogs answered with a 9-0 run outscoring the Tigers, 22-9, into the break, cutting TSU's lead to 36-34 at the half.

In the second half, AAMU crept within three points of the lead with 7:24 on the clock, 54-51. TSU then extended their lead back to double figures from a 17-2 run, 68-56. Patrick Miller scored six of his nine total points down the stretch for the Tigers to hold off AAMU.

Cornelius Hester and DeMarquelle Tabb finished as the Bulldogs (3-3) leading scorers. Hester had a team high 15 points and Tabb registered 13 points (6-of-10) and a team high, six rebounds.

TSU will return home after playing three games on the road to host LeMoyne-Owen at the Gentry Center. The non-conference game is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Wil Peters scored 16 points in the Tigers' win at Alabama A&M.

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Tiger Talk returns for 2011 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/03/2011

Tiger Talk, featuring TSU head basketball coaches, Tracee Wells and John Cooper returns to the airwaves Monday, Jan.3 at 6 p.m. on the Big Blue Sports Network.

Fans can call in and talk to the coaches by dialing 615-227-1470 or you can email your comments and questions to the coaches at [email protected].

The one hour show will air on Monday nights at 6 p.m. live from Buffalo Wild Wings on Charlotte Pike in the Nashville West Shopping Complex.

Fans are encouraged to come and meet the coaches and players and enjoy great food specials from Buffalo Wild Wings.

Tiger Talk can be heard on WVOL 1470 AM (Nashville), WMRB 910 AM (Columbia) and WOJG 94.7 FM(Jackson). The show is also available on the web at www.wvol1470.com.

Tiger Talk will air six times during the basketball season on the following Monday nights at 6 p.m. live from Buffalo Wild Wings:

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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Tigers vs. Delaware State in the ESPN Sears BracketBusters Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/18/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - After a tough three-game road stretch, the Tennessee State University Tigers return home to host Delaware State for the 9th

Annual ESPN Sears BracketBusters.

The non-conference match-up is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Gentry Center with a 3 p.m. tip-off.

This will be the first time TSU has faced off against another Historically Black College/University in the BracketBusters. The Tigers post an impressive all-time record versus traditional HBCUs with a record of 307-106. This year's BracketBusters appearance is a first for the Hornets.

The Tigers (11-15) and Hornets (9-15) have matched-up once on the hardwood. In 2004, TSU defeated DSU in the Las Vegas Holiday Tournament, 75-69. BOX SCORE / STATS...

The Hornets are members of the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference in which TSU has had success againstteams who are currently in the league. The Tigers are 54-23 when facing teams in the MEAC.

In the ESPN Sears BracketBusters, TSU posts a 2-2 record after suffering a loss at Central Michigan last year. Wil Peters netted 19 points and Robert Covington recorded a game high, six boards, to go with 12points. RECAP...

This will be TSU's second time hosting the BracketBusters after defeating Detroit in 2009 in the Gentry Center. Peters was the only member of the current roster to help notch the win scoring four points on the night. RECAP...

The Tigers are 1-0 in BracketBusters competition on their home floor. This season, TSU is 8-2 at home while coming off a, 61-59, OVC loss at Tennessee Tech on Monday. Jacquan Nobles (7.5 ppg) came of the bench to lead TSU with 17 points from 6-of-7 shooting, including 5-of-6 from long range. RECAP...

Along with Peters (10.4 ppg) and Covington (13.3 ppg / 7.4 rpg), Kenny Moore (14.6 ppg) and Patrick Miller(11.7 ppg) trigger the Tigers' offense.

Moore leads the team in scoring and is second in rebounds (6.9 rpg). Covington is the OVC's top 3-point shooter hitting .449 to compliment a team high from the field .506. Peters leads the squad in assists (4.3 apg) and Miller's points-per-game average is the best among freshmen in the league.

The Hornets enter after suffering back-to-back losses to Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M on the road. DSU has lost six of their last seven games picking up their last victory at home against Norfolk State, 91-63, prior to their road trip to Florida.

DSU travels with a 3-11 road record and are led by freshmen Desi Washington (13.4 ppg) and Casey Walker (12.9 ppg). In 11 weeks on the year, the duo has combined to win nine MEAC Freshman of the Week honors.


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Walker garnered five and Washington has tallied four. Washington is also the MEAC's top scorer among freshman and is currently ranked 12th in scoring on the year.

Marques Oliver is the team's top rebounder (6.5 rpg) and also averages in double digits (11.1 ppg). He is the only other to gain a weekly honor after being named the conference's defensive player of the week inJanuary.

Another player to watch includes Jay Threatt (9.8 ppg) who is the MEAC's leader in assists (6.0 apg) and steals (3.0).

DSU leads the MEAC in 3-point percentage (.364) and steals (8.4) after being picked to finish fifth in the 2011 MEAC Preseason Predictions.

The Tigers will return to the floor next week when they host Southeast Missouri State in OVC action. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Gentry Center. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m.

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Tigers survive Tennessee Martin, 67-64 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/08/2011


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Martin, Tenn. - With five minutes remaining, the Tennessee State University Tigers were able to outlast a 10-2 run by UT Martin for a 67-64 OVC win at the Elam Center on Saturday.

Holding on to a one-point lead with seven seconds left, Wil Petersknocked down two free throws and UTM missed a desperation three-point attempt to help TSU snap a three-game skid.

Robert Covington finished with game-highs, notching his fifth careerdouble-double, with 18 points; 14 coming in the first half, and 15rebounds. He shot 7-of-13 from the floor, dished out four assists while tacking on five steals and two blocks.

Kenny Moore added 15 points, six rebounds and a career high, fiveassists. Patrick Miller scored 11 points from 4-of-8 shooting, posting a career and tying a game-high with six assists.

For the game, TSU (7-9, 4-2 OVC) shot 48 percent from the floor and three-point range, winning the rebounding effort, 35-28. The Tigers held their largest lead in the first half, 31-

15, from a 17-2 run.

UTM answered back to close out the half, outscoring the Tigers 16-7, but continued to trail at the break, 38-31. The Tigers only increased their lead back to eight points in the second but was able to answer the Skyhawks' short runs for the final outcome.

UTM (4-12, 0-5 OVC) drops their fifth straight, tenth in OVC play, shooting 44 percent from the floor on the night.

Reuben Clayton led the Skyhawks with 14 points from 4-of-8 shooting. Andres Irarrazabel shot 6-of-8 for 12 points, finishing with a team high nine rebounds.

Up next, the Tigers will host the top team in the OVC, Austin Peay State, for the White Out at the Gentry Center. The highly anticipated rivalry will be televised on ESPNU and is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15, with a 3 p.m. tip-off.

Courtesy: Trevor Ruszkowski/UTM Sports Information Robert Covington tacked on his third double-double of the season in the Tigers' win over UT Martin.

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Tiger Basketball head coach John Cooper to appear on FTPBTPR Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/05/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University men's basketball head coach John Cooper will appear on FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW with Donal Ware on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 -9 a.m.

Fans in the local Nashville area can tune in to the live broadcast on 88.1 FM WFSK or listen online at boxtorow.com.

FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW is a nationally syndicated sports talk show which places major emphasis on HBCU Sports. The show airs on 33 radio stations around the country. The show is celebrating five years of on the air service and was recently featured in the August 16th issue of JET Magazine.

Tiger Basketball will play their final exhibition game when they host Carson-Newman at the Gentry Center on Monday, Nov. 8, with tip-off slated for 7 p.m. The regular season will begin on the road in Starksville, Miss. against Mississippi State on Nov. 12. The match-up is scheduled for 7 p.m.


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MBB escapes Southeast Missouri State, 57-52 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/25/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers continued their home-court heroics to lift Tennessee State University over Southeast Missouri State, 57-52, at the Gentry Center on Thursday night.

TSU (13-15, 9-8 OVC) picks up their second straight victory and third consecutive over SEMO with the regular season sweep. They snap a three-game losing streak in OVC play and improve their home record to 10-2 on the year.

The Tigers were perfect from the free-throw line hitting all 10 shots. They would benefit from the charity stripe, as it became the deciding factor during the final seconds of the game.

TSU held off the Redhawks after holding a 24-point lead in the first half. With 1:12 left to play, TSU led, 51-50, but Wil Peters, Tashan Fredrickand Robert Covington connected all six free throws down the stretch to

ward off the scare.

Four players led TSU in scoring. Peters finished with a team-high 14 points and pulled in a season and team best, eight rebounds.

Patrick Miller added 11 points with Covington and Kenny Moore chipping in 10 points apiece. Covington shot 4-of-8 from the floor and hauled in six boards and Moore dished out a team high, three assists.

As a team, TSU shot 38 percent overall, 25 percent in the second half, after hitting 52 percent from the floor in the first. They won the rebounding effort over SEMO, 33-25, but gave up 32 points in the paint, scoring 22 of their own.

The Tigers led from the start, racing out to a 22-6 run midway through the first half. They followed with a 12-4 run for the largest margin of the night, 34-12. The Redhawks scored on another shot before the break, but TSU carried the advantage to the locker room, 32-14.

In the second, SEMO opened up with a 7-0 run, and then outscored the Tigers, 14-10, tclosing the lead to single digits, 44-35. SEMO continued to hack at the lead but TSU answered in the last minute to produce the final score.

SEMO (9-20, 6-11 OVC) finished shooting 45 percent overall behind Lucas Nutt, Leon Powell and Marland Smith.

Nutt shot 5-of-7 and finished with game-highs, 15 points and five assists. Powell scored all of his 14 points in the second half hitting 6-of-8. Smith chipped in 10 points and Marcus Brister tallied a game best 10 rebounds.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Patrick Miller scored 11 points to help TSU to an OVC win over SEMO.

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With the loss, the Redhawks' break their win streak at two games.

The Tigers will return to action when they close out the regular season at home when they host Eastern Illinois. The OVC match-up is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. inside the Gentry Center.

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Last regular season road stop, Tigers at Tennessee Tech Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/14/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will travel to Cookeville, Tenn. to face Tennessee Tech on Monday, Feb. 14, to end a three-game road stretch. The OVC match-up is slated for a 7 p.m. tip-off at the Eblen Center.

The Tigers (11-14, 8-7 OVC) are nipping at the Golden Eagles in the all-time series trailing, 26-25, and have won the last two meetings. Both of TSU's last victories over TTU have been at home in the GentryCenter including a, 71-65, win in January.

Patrick Miller (11.9 ppg) provided the lift for TSU, scoring a career-high, 22 points, to lead all scorers.

The Tigers are having trouble on the road picking up their last win away from home on Jan. 8 with a 67-64win over Tennessee Martin. TSU is 3-12 on their opponents' home court this year which includes a, 79-64, loss to Austin Peay on Saturday.

Miller led TSU with 15 points as the Tigers dropped their second straight.

At the Eblen Center, TSU posted their last win in Cookeville in 2009. Wil Peters (10.4 ppg) was the only member on the current roster that helped pull off the victory scoring eight points that night. A win over TTU will give TSU their first sweep over the Golden Eagles since the 2005-06 season.

Robert Covington and Kenny Moore lead the Tigers' offense respectively. Covington is averaging 13.5 ppg and leads the squad in rebounds (7.6 rpg), field goal percentage (.514) and three-point shooting (.467), also a conference best.

Moore is posting a team high, 14.9 ppg, and is second on the squad in rebounds with 7.0 per game.

Tennessee Tech is coming off an, 85-71, road win at Tennessee Martin and has won two of their last three games. After their loss to TSU at the Gentry Center this year, TTU won three straight adding to their 5-2 record since then.

The Golden Eagles (14-11, 10-6 OVC) are ranked fourth in the current OVC standings and posts two playersaveraging in double figures: Kevin Murphy (15.0 ppg) and Jud Dillard (10.8 ppg.)

TTU leads the OVC in scoring (75.4 ppg), field goal percentage (.480), rebounding offense (37.3 rpg) and defensive rebounds (25.0 rpg). Their offense is also powered by Zac Swansey (9.8 ppg) and Alfred Jones (8.8 rpg). Swansey leads the OVC in assists with 6.4 per game. He is also second in the league in steals (2.0 spg) and the only Golden Eagle to be named to a weekly honor winning the OVC Newcomer of the Week (1/31). Jones enters as the league's top shooter hitting .653 from the field.

Next, the Tigers will break their conference schedule for the ESPN BracketBuster when they host Delaware


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Tigers head to Middle Tennessee State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/28/2010


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will take their five-game win streak on the road when they head east on I-24 to face Middle Tennessee State.

The non-conference game is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The two teams will meet for the first time since 2006. TSU trails the all-time series, 32-16, with MTSU winning 15 of the last 18 games. In their last meeting, the Tigers dropped a 67-56 decision at MTSU on Dec. 4 2006. STATS...

The last time the Tigers recorded a win over the Blue Raiders was during the 2000-01 season, 75-71. It was the year following MTSU's departure from the Ohio Valley Conference after spending 48 years in the league. Since MTSU left the OVC, TSU holds a 1-4 record.

On the season, the Tigers have defeated both teams in which they currently hold losing records in the all-time series. They picked up OVC wins at home against Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky.

The Tigers (6-6) are on their longest winning streak under second-year head coach John Cooper after defeating EKU, 62-49, at home on Dec. 21. Robert Covington posted a double-double, his second of the year, with a season-high 22 points; with 15 coming in the first half. He tacked on a game best, 12 boards while shooting 9-of-13 from the field; including 3-of-4 from the arc. RECAP...

For his effort, Covington picked up OVC Player of the Week on Monday while averaging 14.3 ppg and 7.2 rpg on the season. STORY...

For the Tigers, four players average in double figures to fuel a balanced attack. Kenny Moore leads TSU in scoring and rebounding with 14.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Moore was named OVC Newcomer a week ago after the Tigers overtime win over Morehead State.

Wil Peters leads the team in all shooting categories while posting 11.5 ppg and a team best, 3.7 assists per game. Two-time OVC Freshman of the Week, Patrick Miller, is averaging 10.8 ppg and is leading the team in minutes played per game at 34.2.

MTSU (4-8) has dropped four consecutive games including a 72-53 loss to Vanderbilt at home in their last time on the court.

Leading scorers, Sun Belt Third Team preseason selection, James Washington (14.6 ppg), and Jason Jones (11.2 ppg), led the team in scoring against Vandy. Jones grabbed the team-high, 15 points, with Washington chipping in 10. JT Sulton, on the year, is the team's top rebounder with 5.0 rpg.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Jerret Towns added nine points in his second game back from injury in TSU's win over EKU.

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The Blue Raiders are 2-3 at home and posted their last win at SIU-Edwardsville, 73-64, on Dec. 4. At the start of the season, they were selected to finish fourth in the East Division of the Sun Belt preseason poll.

Next, the Tigers will open 2011 at Memphis on Jan. 2 at the FedEx Forum. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m.

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MBB begins home stand against Southeast Missouri State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/23/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - With the season winding down, the Tennessee State University will close out with a two-game home stand.

The Tigers (12-15, 8-8) will host Southeast Missouri State in OVC action during Academic Night presented by Cricket. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. inside the Gentry Center.

The Tigers lead the all-time series against the Redhawks, 21-17, picking up the last two meetings while winning five of the last six. At home, TSU is 9-2 on the year losing only one conference game on home court. In the current OVC standings, TSU is ranked sixth with SEMO following at seventh. With two conference games left, TSU could move to fifth or drop as far as seventh.

TSU traveled to SEMO earlier this season posting a consecutive victory at the Show Me Center with a, 77-67, win. Kenny Moore led all scorers with 22 points from 7-of-12 shooting. He also hauled in a game best nine rebounds. He was one of four Tigers to finish in double digits. RECAP...

Last year in the Gentry Center, the Tigers dropped a, 74-66, loss to the Redhawks on Dec. 5, 2009 at theGentry Center. With the win, the Redhawks snapped a 26-game OVC losing streak, at the time, the longest in the nation. TSU was led by Robert Covington's 18 points and eight boards. RECAP...

Last week, the Tigers jumped back into the win column, snapping a three-game slide, defeating DelawareState, 78-63, in the ESPN Sears BracketBusters. The Tigers shot a season high 59 percent with Moore leading the way with 18 points. RECAP...

TSU's offense is powered by the top scoring tandem of Moore (14.8 ppg) and Covington (13.3 ppg / 7.5 rpg). Patrick Miller (11.5 ppg) and Wil Peters (10.4 ppg / 4.3 apg) lead the Tigers in time on the floor combining for more than sixty minutes per game.

For the Redhawks, Leon Powell (14.7 ppg / 8.0 rpg), Anthony Allison (12.9 ppg), Marland Smith (12.0 pg) and Lucas Nutt (10.0 ppg) lead an offense that is averaging 67.4 points per game.

Powell was named OVC Newcomer of the Week. It's his third consecutive and sixth on the season tying APSU's TyShwan Edmondson. He also received OVC Player and Newcomer of the Week on Jan.10. Nutt leads the team in assists (3.4 apg) and was named OVC Freshman of the Week twice this year.

SEMO (9-19, 6-10) is coming off back-to-back victories including a, 64-57, upset over the OVC's top team, Murray State (2/16). Last week, they picked up an ESPN Sears BracketBusters win over Sacramento State, 67-52. To start the year, SEMO dropped their first 10 games of the season, since then, they have gone 9-9. They are second in the league in block shots 3.6 per game.

The Tigers will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 26, when they close out the regular season against Eastern

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Tashan Fredrick posts up during TSU's loss to SEMO last season in the Gentry Center.

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Illinois during Courtside Dining. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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REPLAY: MBB's Cooper guest host on The Zone Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 06/02/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - Since joining Tennessee State University in 2009, men's basketball head coach John Cooper has made four appearances on 104.5 The Zone.

On Friday, June 3, Coach Cooper will join the Sports Zone with George Plaster and Willy Daunic for the first time as a guest host. He will team up and sit in with The Zone's talent crew from 4 to 6 p.m.

Cooper will make his appearance the day before the start of his 2011 Summer Basketball Camp's Team Play-Day on June 4. The individual Boys Basketball Camp will begin on Monday, June 6, and will end Thursday, June 9.

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Cooper makes his fifth appearance on The Zone after joining Plaster and Daunic for conversation several times in his first two seasons. Fans can listen live at 1045thezone.com.

For nearly two decades, middle Tennessee sports fans have turned to Plaster to find out what's happening with the area's teams. With a vast array of special guests every day, fans are always on top of the day's top sports stories.

See why the Allstate Sports Zone is Nashville's #1 choice on the drive home from 3 to 7 p.m. Join in the show by calling 615-737-1045 or 866-492-ZONE. TSU Fans can also email the show at: [email protected].


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Tigers jump start 2011 at Memphis Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/31/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - Coming off their first loss in six games, the Tennessee State University Tigers will bring in 2011 on the road at AP No. 21 Memphis.

The match-up is slated for Sunday, Jan. 2, at the FedEx Forum at 2 p.m. and will be televised live through the region on SportSouth.

The TSU Tigers (6-7) will meet the Tigers of the University of Memphis after 20 years. TSU dropped a 99-74 decision in 1990 and has not picked up a win against Memphis, trailing the series, 7-0.

TSU is fueled by a balanced offensive attack with four of five starters averaging in double figures.

Kenny Moore posts a team best in points (13.7 ppg) and rebounds (7.8 rpg) with Robert Covington following in both categories with 13.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Covington was named OVC Player of the Week on Monday for his double-double performance in the win over Eastern Kentucky.

Wil Peters, with an OVC best .477 in three-point shooting, is averaging 11.3 points and a team-high, 4.1 assists per game. Patrick Miller rounds out the bunch with 11.2 ppg and leads the team in minutes on the floor with 34.5 per game.

In their last time on the court, Miller tied a career high, 16 points, and Peters recorded a game/career best with nine assists in TSU's 65-58 loss at Middle Tennessee State. Jacquan Nobles added 12 points and is the top scorer off the bench with 7.3 ppg. The loss snapped TSU's five-game win streak; the longest under JohnCooper.

Memphis (10-2) is led by Wesley Witherspoon (13.5 ppg), Wil Barton (12.3 ppg) and Joe Jackson (11.2 ppg) and enters after an 88-70 win at home over Lipscomb on Thursday. Witherspoon scored a season-high 28 points, playing in less than three weeks removed from knee surgery. Barton scored 15 and Jackson chipped in 13 points. As a unit, Memphis shot 54 percent from the field and 50 percent from the arc.

Witherspoon (First Team), also the team's top rebounder with 5.4 rpg, and Barton (Second Team) werenamed C-USA preseason selections after Witherspoon was named to the third team at the end of the 2009-10 season.

Memphis holds a 9-1 record at home suffering their first loss at the FedEx Forum to Georgetown, 86-69, on Dec. 23. Their losses on the season come from top ranked teams with the other defeat coming by the hands of Kansas, 81-68, at Madison Square Garden.

Next, TSU will continue Ohio Valley Conference play when they travel to Murray State. The match-up is scheduled for Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the CFSB Center.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Michael Green leads the Tigers in blocks with 19 on the season.

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MBB to close out regular season at home versus Eastern Illinois Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/25/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - To close out the 2010-11 regular season, the Tennessee State University Tigers will host Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 26.

The OVC game is slated for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off during Courtside Dining at the Gentry Center.

TSU (13-15, 9-8) has sparked a win streak winning their last two games at home. The Tigers are 10-2 on their home floor including a, 57-52, win over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday. TSU was able to hold on for the victory after holding a 24-point lead in the first half. Wil Peters led TSU with 14 points and eight rebounds. RECAP...

The Tigers match-up against EIU for the 44th meeting while holding the all-time series record, 23-20. They have won eight of the last 12 meetings, but have lost three straight. One of the defeats came early this season with a, 68-67, loss at Lantz Arena in December 2010.

Peters was flawless from the floor scoring a career and game-high 21 points. He was 7-of-7 from the floor, 4-of-4 from three-point range, and 3-of-3 from the line. RECAP...

In addition, the Tigers three-game skid to the Panthers includes a, 83-81, triple overtime loss last year. It was the last time the teams met in the Gentry Center and the first time the TSU basketball played in tripleovertime. Four Tigers finished in double figures with Robert Covington netting 17 points and Peters chipping in 11. RECAP...

TSU's last victory over EIU at home was at the conclusion of the 2009-10 season with an, 83-63, win. It was part of a six-game win streak entering the OVC tournament with interim head coach Mark Pittman at the helm. Peters was the only member of the Tigers' current roster to grab the win scoring three points. RECAP...

This season, with Covington (13.2 ppg / 7.4 rpg) and Peters (10.5 ppg / 4.3 apg), the Tigers' offense has rallied around Kenny Moore (14.5 ppg) and Patrick Miller (11.5 ppg).

For EIU (9-19, 4-13 OVC), their last time on the floor eliminated them from OVC tournament contention after suffering a, 65-56, loss to Austin Peay State on Thursday.

EIU's last win snapped an eight-game losing streak winning their ESPN Sears BracketBusters game last Saturday. The Panthers defeated Toledo, 75-58.

The Panthers have relied heavily on their current leading scorer Jeremy Granger (14.7 ppg / 3.3 apg).Granger also leads the OVC in free-throw percentage (.909) and minutes on the floor (35.5).

EIU lost their 2010 All-OVC selection Tyler Laser (11.4 ppg) for the year. The Panthers have suffered since losing Laser after the tenth game of the season. Since losing Laser, EIU has gone 5-13. Before his injury,

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com TSU will look to snap a three-game skid to EIU on Saturday.

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EIU adds one more win and three losses to that record since defeating the Tigers in Charleston, Ill.

As a unit, EIU is second in the league in field-goal defense holding teams to .423 from the floor per game.

Next, the Tigers will compete for the title in the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament at the Municipal Auditorium. The tournament will be held from March 2-5 in Nashville.

TSU clinched a first round spot last week and moved up the OVC standings to fifth with the win over SEMO. With a victory over EIU and an Eastern Kentucky loss, TSU can maintain their fifth seed.

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Tigers feast on LeMoyne-Owen, 84-48 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/12/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers picked up their third straight win defeating LeMoyne-Owen inside the Gentry Center this afternoon, 84-48.

The Tigers led by as much as 44 points while the final score gives them their largest margin of victory since 1997 when they beat Fisk, 97-52.

TSU (4-6) shot 42 percent from the floor, 89 percent from the line, while leading the rebounding effort over the Magicians, 47-31.

Everyone on the active roster scored with five players recording double figures. Patrick Miller hit 10-of-12 from the free-throw line finishing withgame-highs, 14 points and five assists.

Kenny Moore (4-of-5), Robert Covington (5-of-12), and Jacquan Nobles(4-of-7) scored 13 points each. Moore posted his second double-double of the season with a game-high 12 boards to go along with three blocks

and four assists.

Nobles racked up most of his points from long range draining 3-of-4 from behind the arc. Wil Peters tacked on 10 points from 3-of-5 shooting from the field to compliment four assists.

The Tigers hexed the Magicians from the opening tip holding them scoreless until the 12:27 mark for a score of 27-2. TSU outscored LOC into the break, 28-20, to lead 55-22 at halftime.The Tigers held their largest lead of the night, 77-33, in the second half and managed a huge lead for the entire game.

The Magicians (1-5) shot 31 percent overall while committing 23 turnovers. Calvin Stoudemire posted the team-high, 11 points, hitting 5-f-6 from the line. Jeremy Wilson posted a team best, nine boards. Brandon Hopson and Kenyale Evans each added nine points.

TSU will resume Ohio Valley Conference play when they host Morehead State on Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Gentry Center. Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. on Faith and Family Night.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Kenny Moore registered a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

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Tigers claw out a 71-65 win over Tennessee Tech Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/23/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers outscored the Golden Eagles in the second-half, 42-36, as Tennessee State University picked up another victory at the Gentry Center with a, 71-65, conference win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday night.

The Tigers (10-9, 7-2 OVC) moved to 7-1 at home and are currently undefeated at the Gentry Center in league play this season. The win gives TSU four straight with the Tigers off to their best start in OVC play since the 1995-96 season.

Patrick Miller provided the lift for TSU scoring a career-high, 22 points, to lead all scorers. Miller shot 5-of-10 overall while hitting 12-of-18 from the line in the second half. He ties a career-best, six rebounds, while finishing with two assists.

Kenny Moore added a double-double, his fifth on the year, with 16 points and 10 boards. Wil Peters chalked up 12 points and tied a game-high,

five assists, with teammate Jacquan Nobles.

Nobles' five assists is a career best. He also added nine points off the bench from 3-of-6 shooting from long range.

There were 13 lead changes and the game was tied four times with TTU holding the lead midway through the first half.

After the score was tied, 29-29, at the break, TSU was down by their largest deficit in the second half, 49-42, at the 10:24 mark.

A 15-0 run fueled by baskets from Miller, Moore, Nobles, Peters and Robert Covington, gave TSU a 57-49 advantage with 6:53 remaining for their largest lead of the night.

The Tigers never relinquished the lead from that point on. With 2:10 left in the game, TSU led 64-60,but Miller's 5-of-8 shooting from the free-throw line down the stretch defended TTU's comeback effort.

TSU shot 40 percent from the floor overall and lost the battle on the glass to TTU, 46-42. Defensively, the Tigers outscored TTU 13-12 from turnovers with Michael Green posting a game-high, while tying a career best, with five blocks.

The Golden Eagles (9-9, 5-4 OVC) shot 36 percent from the floor and missed four three-point attempts with

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Patrick Miller recorded a career-high, 22 points, in the Tigers' OVC win over TTU.

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under a minute left in the game. TTU was led by Kevin Murphy's double-double, 16 points and 10 boards. Zac Swansey added 13 points and a team-high four assists. Zach Bailey chipped in 11 points to go with three rebounds.

Next up, TSU will hit the road for a two-game conference road swing making their first stop at Morehead State. The match-up will take place on Thursday, Jan. 27, with tip-off slated for 7:30 p.m.

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Tigers' road troubles continue with OT loss to Jacksonville State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/08/2011

Final Box TSU - 73, JSU - 76 OT (PDF)

Jacksonville, Ala. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball team's road woes continued with a, 76-73 overtime, loss at Jacksonville State on Monday night.

The Tigers shot 46 percent overall but gave up three turnovers in extra play that put the Gamecocks up, 69-64. The Tigers came within one point with a second left, but a foul on the inbound allowed JSU to connect two more free throws to insure the win.

TSU (11-13, 8-6 OVC) moves to a 3-11 road record dropping three straight away from home. TSU finished with 16 turnovers despite winning the rebounding effort over JSU, 35-30.

Kenny Moore led TSU in scoring with 18 points to go with nine boards.Robert Covington scored 17 points and recorded 8 rebounds while hitting

6-of-7 from the line. Both players shot 5-of-8 overall.

Patrick Miller added 15 points with four assists and Wil Peters held the game high in assists with seven.

JSU (5-20, 3-11 OVC) picks up their second win at home since their season opening victory against West Alabama. The win also gives them their first on home court in OVC play this season.

The Gamecocks shot 42 percent from the field, outscoring the Tigers in the paint, 30-26, and scored 18 points from TSU's turnovers.

Stephen Hall shot 5-of-6 finishing with team-highs, 14 points and seven rebounds. Jeremy Bynum closed the game with 13 points and Nick Murphy tacked on 11.

Brian Williams added nine points which included a three-point shot with three seconds remaining to send the game into overtime and five points in extra play.

Williams made a crucial steal, followed by a made basket, to strengthen JSU's lead. He also connected 3-of-4 free throws with under a minute remaining to help hold of TSU.

The Tigers will continue their road stretch when they travel to Austin Peay State on Saturday, Feb. 12. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. at the Aaron Arena inside the Dunn Center.


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Covington voted OVC Player of the Week Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/27/2010

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University's Robert Covington was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week after the Tigers' 69-42 win over Eastern Kentucky. The announcement was made Monday afternoon.

Covington claims his first OVC Player of the Week honor after scoring 15 of his 22 points in the first half when TSU jumped out to a 26-point lead over EKU last week. He is the first TSU player to be named OVC Player of the Week since Dec. 15, 2008 (Jerrell Houston).

The win was the fifth-straight for the Tigers, the longest streak under second-year head coach John Cooper. In addition, Covington finished the game with 12 rebounds, netting his second double-double of the season and the fourth of his career. He connected on 9-of-13 shots (69.2%) and 3-of-4 three-point attempts while also adding an assist.

Covington, a sophomore and native of Bellwood, Ill, is currently second on the team in points (14.3 ppg) and rebounds (7.2 rpg). He has scored in double figures in 10-of-12 games this season, leading TSU in points in five games and posting the team-high in rebounds in six of those

contests.

He adds another award after being selected to the OVC Newcomer and two All-America(BoxToRow.com/BASN & Collegeinsider.com) teams last year. He also received the OVC Freshman of the Week honor twice and was named Mid Major Stud of the Night by FOXSports.com in his first year at TSU.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Covington becomes the first conference player of the week from TSU in two years.

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Miller tabbed OVC Freshman of the Week Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/16/2010

Nashville, Tenn. - For the first conference honors of the 2010-11 basketball season, Tennessee State University's Patrick Miller was named Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance against Mississippi State.

In his collegiate debut, Miller tied a team-high scoring 13 points. He grabbed four rebounds, dished out two assists and recorded a steal as the Tigers played last year's SEC West Division champion, Mississippi State tough in Starkville, before falling 75-65. He hit 5-of-8 (62.5%) from the free throw line for the Tigers who were limited to just nine players due to injuries.

Miller, a 6'0, 185lbs, guard from Chicago, Ill. opened the season with back-to-back double-digit performances in the Tigers' two exhibition wins over Trevecca Nazarene (84-77) and Carson-Newman (81-65). He scored 19 points against Trevecca Nazarene and followed with 14 versus Carson-Newman. Miller gained most of his points from the free-throw line in both contests shooting a combined 21-of-30.

Last night against Fisk in the home opener, Miller bested his previous performance with a new career-high, 16 points, hitting 5-of-9 from the floor including 3-of-4 from three-point range. He added six rebounds and three assists in the Tigers' first win of the season over the Bulldogs, 85-50.

Miller joins the Big Blue after leading Hales Franciscan HS to 28-4 record winning the Regional and Sectional Championship. He averaged 22.6 ppg and was voted Chicago's Catholic Player of the Year. He was twice named to the IBCA, Journal Star and Associated Press Class 2A All-State First Team.

For the second straight year, TSU lands a conference freshman player of the week honor after the first game of the season after sophomore Robert Covington opened last year with the title due to his performance against Siena.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Patrick Miller captured the OVC Freshman of the Week title after his performance against Mississippi State.

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Tigers fight hard in loss to No. 21 Memphis Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/02/2011

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Memphis, Tenn. - In a tale of two Tigers that featured 10 lead changes, Tennessee State University dropped a tough, 91-86, loss at No. 21 (AP) Memphis on Sunday afternoon at the FedEx Forum.

In front of a crowd of more than 15, 000, TSU (6-8) tied a season-high shooting from the floor, 50 percent, with five players scoring in double figures.

Kenny Moore tied a career-high, 22 points, hitting 7-of-11 from the floor, while helping the Tigers shoot 50 percent (12-of-24) from behind the arc, nailing 5-of-6 of his own.

Wil Peters notched 17 points and a team-high seven assists. RobertCovington followed, hitting 7-of-12 overall, to finish with 16 points. PatrickMiller added 12 points and Jacquan Nobles hit 4-of-8 to chip in 11 points off the bench.

TSU held their largest lead of the game at the 16:50 mark, 14-6, in the first half. Memphis would have one lead in the first, 28-26, with 9:07 on the clock. TSU recaptured the lead for the remainder of the half, before MEM's Tariq Black executed a three-point play to post a tie score at the break, 43-43.

For Memphis (11-2), Antonio Barton hit 6-of-8 from the floor and 5-of-6 from three-point range to lead all scorers with 24 points. Black scored 22 points from 9-of-11 shooting.

Wil Barton recorded nine points while hauling in a game-high eight rebounds. Memphis shot 53 percent from the floor and pulled in 33 rebounds to TSU's 28. They scored 50 points in the paint with the reserves coming in to combine for 54 points.

In the second half, TSU built their advantage back up to largest lead, 69-61. With 3:02 left and the score knotted up at 79, Memphis built an, 87-81, lead with 54 seconds left.

A pair of free-throws from Peters and a three-point shot by Moore clipped the lead to 87-86 with 22 seconds remaining. The Tigers fouled on the inbound play and MEM extended the lead with Barton's free-throws. TSU missed the game tying shot a MEM responded as time expired.

Next, TSU will visit Murray State to continue conference play. The game is slated for Jan. 6, with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off at the CFSB Center.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Kenny Moore tied a career-high, 22 points, to lead TSU in the loss at Memphis

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Tigers pull off comeback for, 68-63, win over Jacksonville State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/21/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers dug their way out of an 18-point second half hole to rally a, 68-63, win over Jacksonville State on Thursday night at the Gentry Center.

TSU (9-9, 6-2 OVC) picks up their third straight win; all in conference play, and now ties Austin Peay State for first in the conference.

Robert Covington recorded his third straight double-double finishing with a game-high, 20 points, and 10 rebounds.

Covington scored 17 points in the second half, connecting 6-of-10 for the game. His double-double for the game is his fifth of the season and seventh career.

Kenny Moore added 15 points, from 5-of-9 shooting while hauling inseven rebounds. Wil Peters chipped in 11 points, hitting 9-of-11 from the stripe, finishing with a game-high six assists.

For the game, TSU outscored JSU in the paint, 26-14, scored 27 points off turnovers and knocked in 18 second-chance points. The Tigers shot 47 percent from the floor and 83 percent from the free-throw line.

After trailing, 28-18, at the break, TSU, opened up the second half falling victim to JSU's 10-2 run. With the Gamecocks holding a 38-20 lead with 17:58 remaining, the Tigers brewed an 11-0 run within the next 14 minutes of play, outscoring JSU, 33-15, to tie the game at 53.

TSU took the lead on a JSU turnover and led for the remainder of the game outscoring the Gamecocks, 15-10, down the stretch to complete the comeback.

In the second half, TSU outscored JSU 50-35 and shot 58 percent after hitting 32 percent in the first. The Tigers connected 25-of-30 free-throws in the half which included seven straight points from the line during their run.

JSU (2-17, 0-8 OVC) has lost 13 straight and has gone 12 games without winning in OVC play. TheGamecocks shot 47 percent from the field and 45 percent from three-point range on the night.

Nick Murphy led the Gamecocks with 18 points hitting 3-of-5 from long range and Jeremy Bynum drained 6-of-10 for 17 points. Sean Thurston posted the team-high, eight rebounds.

The Tigers will return to action on Saturday, Jan. 22, at home in the Gentry Center when play Tennessee

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Robert Covington posted his third straight double-double to lead the Tigers over Jacksonville State.

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Tech. The OVC match-up is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Tigers outlast Eastern Kentucky for 62-49 win Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/21/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers were able to hold off Eastern Kentucky's second-half assault, notching their fifth straight win, with a 62-49 victory on Tuesday night in the Gentry Center.

The win streak is the longest under head coach John Cooper.

It was strong shooting in the first half that gave TSU (6-6, 3-1 OVC) enough leverage to outlast the Colonels' charge in the second. The Tigers shot 56 percent overall while torching 58 percent from three-point range in the first half. However, they ran into some cold spurts and EKU's zone defense in the second, shooting 30 percent in the half. Overall, they finished hitting 43 percent from the floor while winning the reboundingeffort over EKU, 44-27.

Robert Covington posted a double-double, his second on the season,leading all scorers with a season-high, 22 points, and a game-best 12 rebounds. He shot 9-of-13 from the field and 3-of-4 from the arc, scoring

15 points in the first half.

Wil Peters, Kenny Moore, and Jerret Towns each chipped in nine points. Peters and Moore each shot 3-of-6 from the floor with Moore adding eight boards on the night. In his second game back from an injury suffered in the first game of the season, Towns shot 3-of-5 from the outside and tied a team-high three assists.

In the first half, TSU jumped out in front courtesy of unanswered runs of 6-0, 11-0 and 8-0, while holding the Colonels scoreless for over seven minutes to hold the largest lead of the game, 41-15, with 1:39 left. The Colonels broke their drought scoring the final basket of the half to trail the Tigers at the break, 41-17.

In the second, EKU cut the deficit with a 22-8 run to bring the score, 49-39, with 6:09 remaining. They would come as close as nine points twice with their last coming under a minute remaining. With less than three minutes of play and the score 54-43, TSU outscored EKU, 8-6, hitting 3-of-4 from the field and 4-of-5 from the line down the stretch.

For EKU (5-7, 1-3 OVC), Joshua Jones and Josh Daniel scored in double figures. Jones netted 15 points with four assists and Daniel shot 3-of-6 from the arc, 5-of-6 from the line, to add 14 more. Justin Stommes and Taylor Filipek each pulled in a team-high five rebounds. The Colonels drop their third straight while shooting 31 percent from the field as a unit.

The Tigers will play their final game in 2010 on Dec. 29, when they visit Middle Tennessee State in non conference play. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Robert Covington recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds in TSU's win over EKU.

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Tigers take aim at Air Force Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/19/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will stay on the road when they travel to Colorado Springs, Colo. to face the Air ForceAcademy.

The non-conference game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. inside Clune Arena. This will be the first meeting between the teams. TSU has only engaged one U.S. Military Academy on the hardwood, defeating Navy, 100-28, in 1949, during the Tigers' undefeated run.

The Tigers (1-2) are coming off a, 73-68, loss to Illinois State on Nov. 17. The Tigers cut a 17-point halftime deficit to single digits and had an opportunity to tie the game with less than 30 seconds to play. Five players scored in double figure.


Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week, Patrick Miller, and Wil Peters led the way tying a team-high with 14 points each.

In the early part of the season, Miller (14.3 ppg), Kenny Moore (14.0 ppg), and Robert Covington (11.7 ppg) lead the Tigers in scoring. Defensively, Covington is the top rebounder with 10.7 per game and Michael Green has been a force on defense with six blocks on the year.

Air Force (1-1) is coming off an upset, 60-57, overtime loss to Colorado College on Nov. 17. Four players are averaging double digits for the Falcons in Tom Fow, (15.5 ppg), Michael Lyons (11.5 ppg), Evan Washington (11.5 ppg), and Taylor Broekhuis (10.5 ppg). Washington adds a team best, eight rebounds per game, with Broekhuis hauling in seven per contest.

In their last outing, Fow scored 17 points (6-of-10), Washington chipped in 13 and Broekhuis added 10 points and a team-high nine boards.

The Tigers will finish out their three-game road swing making the final stop to play St. Louis on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Robert Covington early in the season is averaging 11.7 ppg and 10.7 rpg

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WHITE OUT at the Gentry Center: Tigers host Austin Peay State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/14/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will host OVC rival, Austin Peay State, for the White Out at the Gentry Center.

With all TSU fans encouraged to wear white, The Tigers will take on the Governors live on ESPNU thisSaturday, Jan. 15, with tip-off slated for 3 p.m.

The Tigers (7-9, 4-2 OVC) have met APSU on the hardwood more than any other team in the program'shistory trailing the Govs in the all-time series, 41-24. The teams have split the regular season match-ups the last three years.

TSU picked up the win in their last meeting on Feb. 13, 2010 with a 76-67 decision at home. The Tigers bounced back from a 15-point deficit in the second half to pull out the win behind Robert Covington's 17 points with Jacquan Nobles posting 15 and Wil Peters chipping in 12.

In their last time on the floor, the Tigers survived UT Martin on the road, 67-64. Covington posted his fifth career double-double, third on the season, with 18 points and 15 boards. Kenny Moore added 15 points and Patrick Miller scored 11.

Moore leads the team in scoring (14.4 ppg), rebounds (7.4 rpg), three-point shooting, (.500) and field-goal percentage (.494). Covington (13.5 ppg / 7.1 rpg), Miller (11.2 ppg) and Peters (10.8 ppg) round out the topscorers.

With the TSU averaging four players in double figures, the squad's offense is fueled by team free-throw shooting (.783) that ranks fifth in the nation. Behind the arc, TSU leads the OVC in three-point shots made per game (7.9) and percentage (.378).

Moore (.500), Peters (.462) and Covington (.434) make up the top three long-range shooters in theconference combining for 68 made this season.

Outside shooting will be the key match-up in the game as APSU leads the OVC in three-point defenseholding teams to 31 percent. The Governors (12-6, 6-0 OVC) follow TSU when shooting from long range at 37 percent and rank first or second in the league in eight categories. APSU also leads the OVC in scoring margin (+9.7) and bocks (4.3 bpg).

After finishing fourth in the OVC Preseason Poll, the Governors are without their All-OVC preseason selection, Anthony Campbell, who was averaging 13.9 ppg before suffering a season ending injury inDecember.

Despite the loss of their top returner, APSU is the only team undefeated in conference play and is riding a six-game win streak. The Governors are coming off a 71-61 win at UT Martin on Tuesday and notably ended Murray State's 25-game home win streak, defeating the Racers, 66-64, last Saturday.

Newcomer and team leading scorer, TyShwan Edmondson (18.6 ppg), leads the conference in scoring and has led the team in the category in 11 games. Edmondson, a former teammate of TSU's Moore at Midland

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CC, was named OVC Newcomer of the Week five times, more than any player this season. He also captured newcomer and player of the week honors on Dec. 6.

Josh Terry (12.1 ppg) also posts double figures for the Govs and is coming off a 27-point performanceagainst UT Martin. John Fraley is team's top rebounder with 7.2 per game.

Next, the Tigers will continue their OVC three-game home stand when they host Jacksonville State. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20, with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

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Tigers unable to cure road woes with loss to Austin Peay Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/12/2011

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Clarksville, Tenn. Tennessee State University's trouble on the road continued Saturday night at the Dunn Center. The Tigers shot 35 percent from the floor and dropped a consecutive game with a, 79-64, conference loss to Austin Peay State.

TSU (11-14, 8-7 OVC) shot 31 percent from long range and committed 22 turnovers. It's the third time in four games the Tigers shot less than 40percent.

With the score at the break in favor of the Govs, 39-29, TSU trailed by as much as 17 points in the second half. They narrowed the lead, 63-52, with 6:47 remaining and, 73-62, with 2:02 left on the clock. That would be the closest TSU would get down the stretch.

Patrick Miller led TSU with 15 points and Robert Covington tacked on his seventh double-double of the season, ninth career. He scored 10 points to compliment a game high 11

boards.

Wil Peters scored 12 points, all in the last half, and Jacquan Nobles added 11 points off the bench.

APSU (16-11, 10-5 OVC) snaps a two-game losing streak while shooting 56 percent overall and 44 percent from three-point land. The Governors outscored TSU in the paint, 38-16, picked up the rebounding effort, 35-32, and dished out a combined 18 assists.

John Fraley gave APSU the lift needed, connecting 9-of-12, to lead all players with 21 points. He pulled in seven rebounds to go with a game best four blocks.

Caleb Brown followed with 14 points from 3-of-6 shooting while nailing both three-point attempts. He finished with game highs in assists and steals with five apiece.

TyShwan Edmondson added 13 points and a team high eight boards. Will Triggs chipped in 11 points, going 4-of-8 from the floor, while hauling in six boards.

The Tigers will conclude their road stretch at Tennessee Tech on Monday, Feb. 14, at the Eblen Center. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m.


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Tigers keep win streak alive with upset OT victory over Morehead State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/19/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers extended their win-streak to four games, upsetting Morehead State at home in overtime, 70-64.

It was the first time TSU defeated MOR since Jan. 5, 2009, 71-64, inside the Gentry Center. With the win, TSU currently holds the longest win streak in the OVC. The Tigers move to 5-6 overall and 2-1 in the conference picking up their second straight victory against league opponents.

For the game, TSU shot 45 percent from the floor but lost the rebound battle, 46-30. Defensively, they forced 22 turnovers that led to 26 points.

In overtime, TSU outscored MOR, 13-7. Kenny Moore led the team in extra play, scoring six points to finish with a team-high, 19 points. Moore notched a consecutive double-double performance adding 11 rebounds while shooting 6-of-9 overall, 2-of-3 from three-point range, and 5-of-6

from the line.

Jacquan Nobles drained 4-of-6 from behind the arc including a three-pointer to open overtime to close out the game with 14 points. Wil Peters followed with 10 points and a game-high eight assists.

In the early minutes of the first half, the Tigers trailed by their largest deficit, 12-1, at the 14:17 mark but outscored the Eagles, 22-18, to narrow the gap at the break, 30-23.

In the second, TSU opened a 14-5 run to take their first lead of the game, 37-35. They would only hold aseven-point difference, tying their largest advantage of the night, 46-39, with 9:21 on the clock. The Eagles recaptured the lead, holding it with 1:27 remaining, 57-53.

TSU tied the score up behind two free-throws by Peters, and a shot by Patrick Miller, with 52 seconds remaining, knotting the score at the end of regulation. Miller closed out the game with seven points before fouling out.

The Eagles (6-5, 2-1 OVC), entering the at the top of the OVC standings, suffer their first OVC loss of the season while shooting 37 percent from the floor. They were led in scoring by Demonte Harper's 19 points from 7-of-15 shooting. Kenneth Faried posted a double-double going 7-of-14 for 15 points and a game-high, 17 boards. Terrance Hill chipped in 12 points and seven rebounds.

Next, the Tigers will continue OVC action when they host Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Gentry Center.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Kenny Moore recorded his second straight double-double performance in the Tigers' win.

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Tigers picked for second ESPNU basketball game Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/20/2011

Tennessee State Selected for Second ESPNU Game

The February 3rd men's basketball contest between Tennessee State and Murray State has been selected for broadcast by ESPNU as part of the Ohio Valley Conference’s television package.

When the OVC announced its ESPN basketball schedule on Oct. 7, there were two dates on the schedule designated as "wild card" dates where the game to be aired was not selected until 21 days before the contest, making sure an attractive matchup was televised, instead of having to determine the full schedule a month before the season began. The other wild card matchup previously selected was Austin Peay and Tennessee Tech in a game that will be broadcast on ESPNU on January 20th.

Entering this weekend's games (January 22nd), Murray State (12-5, 5-2 OVC) and Tennessee State (8-9, 5-2 OVC) are tied for second place in the OVC standings, one game behind Austin Peay. The two teams played earlier this season at Murray State with the Racers picking up a 64-53 victory. Murray State and Tennessee State have had several memorable games in recent years including having squared off against each other in the OVC Tournament in each of the past three seasons.

The game at the Gentry Center in Nashville will air at 8:00 p.m. CT on ESPNU.

The game was originally scheduled to be broadcast on the OVC’s regional television package and air on Wazoo Sports, CSS and ESPN3.com; but because the game was selected for ESPNU, the contest will no longer air on those outlets.


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REPLAY: Coach Cooper back on The Zone Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/11/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University men's basketball head coach John Cooper will be featured on the Sports Zone with George Plaster and Wiley Daunic on 104.5 The Zone this afternoon, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 3:25 p.m.

The Tigers are 7-9 on the season, 4-2 in Ohio Valley Conference play; and while tied for second in the OVC standings, they will host the number one team in the league, Austin Peay State. The match-up is scheduled to be televised on ESPNU this Saturday, Jan. 15, with a 3 p.m. tip-off. It's White Out at the Gentry Center with all fans encouraged to wear white.

Cooper makes his third appearance on The Zone after joining the Plaster and Daunic for conversation last season in his first year as the Tigers' head coach. Fans can listen live at 1045thezone.com.


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Tigers continue homestand versus Jacksonville State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/19/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - After picking up back-to-back wins, the Tennessee State University Tigers will host Jacksonville State in Ohio Valley Conference play. The match-up is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. inside the Gentry Center. It will be TSU's second of threestraight OVC home games.

The Tigers (8-9, 5-2 OVC) hold a 5-1 record at home this season and are coming off a, 76-74, win in overtime at the Gentry Center over Austin Peay State. Four Tigers finished in double figures with Kenny Moorerecording his fourth double-double on the season. He finished with a team-high 20 points along with 10 rebounds. Wil Peters added 16 points including the game winner in extra play. RECAP...

TSU enters the game tied for second in the conference while leading the league in free-throw percentage (.768) and three-point field goals made

per game (7.8). With Moore, Peters, Robert Covington and Patrick Miller spotlighting a balanced offensive attack, the Tigers are the only team in the OVC to currently post four players among the top 20 in scoring in the conference.

Moore, named OVC Newcomer of the Week on Monday, currently leads the Tigers in scoring (14.6 ppg),rebounds (7.6 rpg), and three-point percentage (.490). Covington (13.6 ppg / 7.5 rpg) follows in both scoring and rebounding and Miller (11.4 ppg) leads the team with minutes on the floor with 34.9. Peters (11.1 ppg) dishes out a team best, 4.4 assists per game, and was named OVC Player of the Week for his efforts in thewin against APSU.

Moore, Peters, and Covington make up the top three-point shooters in OVC.

For the series, TSU holds the slight advantage over JSU, 9-7, which includes a 7-1 record at the GentryCenter versus the Gamecocks. Both teams have split the regular season meetings in four of the last five seasons.

In their last meeting, the Tigers picked up a 76-57 win at home on Feb. 17, 2010. The Tigers recorded their largest margin of victory on the year while shooting a season-high 57 percent. Jacquan Nobles (7.0 ppg), led TSU with 18 points and Peters followed with 14. RECAP...

The Gamecocks (2-16, 0-7 OVC) have dropped 12 consecutive games including an OVC, 63-60, loss toTennessee Martin last Saturday. The conference loss gives them the current longest losing streak, dating back to last season, in league play with 11. JSU's last conference win was against Tennessee Martin on Feb. 11, 2010

JSU was selected to finish eighth in the OVC Preseason Poll and are led by their All-OVC Preseason selection, Nick Murphy (15.2 ppg). Murphy is JSU's first OVC preseason selection since the 2006-07 season. Murphy is the Gamecocks' career leader in points (1, 323) and rebounds (613) at the Division I level. He sits 11th on the all-time scoring list, six points shy from 10th spot.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Wil Peters was named OVC Player of the Week on Monday.

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Along with Murphy, Stephen Hall (11.0 ppg) and Jeremy Bynum (10.9 ppg) also posts double figures. Both Murphy (5.9 rpg) and Hall (5.1 rpg) are the top rebounders for the Gamecocks; who have lost their 12 straight games by an average of 8.2 points and their OVC match-ups during the drought by a margin of 7.7.

Next, the Tigers will host Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Jan. 22, for Kid's Night presented by McDonalds.Tip-off is slated for 7;30 p.m. inside the Gentry Center.

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Tigers over Delaware State in ESPN Sears BrackBusters, 78-63 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/19/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers held the Hornets scoreless for nearly four minutes in the first half as Tennessee State University walked away with a, 78-63, win over Delaware State at home Saturday afternoon in the ESPN Sears BracketBusters.

TSU moves to 3-2 overall in BracketBuster play with a 2-0 record at home. The win snaps the Tigers' three-game skid and gives them a 9-2 record on their home floor.

The Tigers shot a season high, 59 percent, overall and hit 50 percent from the arc. They dominated the glass over DSU, 39-25, and outscored them in the paint, 40-26. The Tigers also recorded a season high from their bench with 29 points.

Kenny Moore led TSU in scoring with 18 points connecting 7-of-10 fromthe field. He also hauled in five rebounds.

Jacquan Nobles added 15 points off the bench nailing 3-of-4 from long range while finishing 5-of-7 overall. Robert Covington hauled in a game high, nine rebounds, to compliment 12 points.

TSU (12-15) used a 23-2 run in the first half to jump out to their largest lead of the game, 30-8, with 7:50 left before the break. The Hornets then eased into their offense in the closing minutes outscoring the Tigers, 14-8, but still trailed at the half, 38-22.

In the second, the Tigers maintained a double-digit lead hitting 68 percent from the floor. DSU made a late push with an 11-1 run down the stretch but could not climb out the early hole.

DSU shot 38 percent from the floor and recorded the individual game highs of the afternoon.

Three Hornets finished in double figures with Casey Walker's 21 points leading all scorers. Walker also finished shooting 8-of-21 and tallied a game best, two blocks.

Jay Threatt followed with 13 points and a game-high six assists. Trevor Welcher chipped in 12 points andposted the game high in steals with six.

TSU will return to conference play next week when they host Southeast Missouri State. The match-up isslated for Thursday, Feb. 24, inside the Gentry Center with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

Courtesy: Nathaniel Perry Jacquan Nobles scored 15 points in the Tigers' ESPN Sears BrackBusters win over Delaware State.

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Tigers stumble at Eastern Kentucky Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/29/2011

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Richmond, Ky. - For the second night this week, the Tigers ran cold late in the second half to lose in conference play. Tennessee State University dropped their second straight with an, 86-72, loss at Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night at the McBrayer Arena.

The teams split the season series with each winning their match-ups at home. There were six lead changes and the game was tied five times. The Tigers largest lead of the night was early in the second half, 47-45. With the game tied at 55 with 10:54 remaining, TSU was outscored 31-17 while giving up baskets on two technical foul calls in the half.

The Tigers (10-11, 7-4 OVC) shot a season high from the floor in consecutive games with 51 percent behind Kenny Moore's game highs in points and rebounds.

He scored a career best, 25 points, from 5-of-10 shooting, including 15-of-17 from the line. He pulled in seven rebounds while scoring 17 points in the first half.

Robert Covington was the only other Tiger to score in double digits. He scored 13 points hitting 5-of-8 from the floor and 3-of-4 from three-point range.

EKU (12-10, 6-5 OVC) had four players in double-digits shooting 61 percent from the floor and 47 percent from behind the arc.

For the Colonels, Spencer Perrin and Justin Stommes scored 22 points each. Perrin connected 7-of-9 from the floor, 8-of-11 from the stripe, and hauled in a team-high six boards. Stommes was 7-of-11 overall while dishing out five assists.

Josh Daniel hit 4-of-8 from the floor, 3-of-6 from long range and was perfect from the line hitting all eight of his shots for 19 points. The Colonels pick up their fifth win in six games. Joshua Jones chipped in 10 points from 4-of-5 shooting.

Next, the Tigers will play at home when they host Murray State in conference play. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, and will be televised live on ESPNU. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.

Courtesy: Eastern Kentucky Athletics

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MBB falls to Murray State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/06/2011

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Murray, Ky. - The Tennessee State University Tigers dropped their third straight on the road with a 64-53 OVC loss to Murray State at the CFSB Center on Thursday night.

TSU (6-9, 3-2 OVC) got off to a slow start in the first half shooting 29 percent from the floor. TSU trailed 25-15 with 4:49 on the clock before falling victim to a 10-4 run by the Racers to trail at the break, 35-19.

The Tigers shot 38 percent overall while hitting 42 percent from the arc and 92 percent from the charity stripe. Kenny Moore led TSU with 14 points, connecting 5-of-10 from the floor and 2-of-3 from three-point range. Moore also pulled in a game-high eight boards.

Patrick Miller added 10 points, all scored in the second half; and MichaelGreen tied a career high, nine points, to go along with six rebounds and

two blocks.

In the second, the Tigers trailed by double digits the entire half. They fell behind by the largest margin with 4:30 left to play, 60-37. With clock winding down, TSU outscored MUR, 16-4, but it was not enough to climb out of the early deficit.

Murray State (10-4, 3-1 OVC) picks up their sixth straight win on the season and seventh straight over TSU. Donte Poole shot 6-of-7 from the floor, including 4-of-4 from the arc, for a game-high 16 points. Isacc Miles chipped in 12 points to help the Racers shoot 50 percent overall including 57 percent in the second half.

Murray State keeps their home win streak alive at 25 games. The Racers pulled in 32 rebounds to TSU's 24, outscored the Tigers in the paint, 30-20, while scoring 17 points from turnovers. Murray State was able to get a lift from their reserves recording 37 bench points to TSU's seven.

The Tigers will remain on the road in league play when they visit UT Martin on Saturday, Jan. 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside Skyhawk Arena.

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Tigers continue OVC play at UT Martin Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/07/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - Looking to break their three-game losing streak, the Tennessee State University Tigers will travel to Martin, Tenn. to face Tennessee at Martin.

The OVC match-up is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 8, at Elam Center with tip-off slated for 6 p.m.

The Tigers (6-9, 3-2 OVC) enter the game after a, 64-53, conference loss to Murray State on Thursday. Kenny Moore led TSU with 14 points with Patrick Miller chipping in 10 points, all in the second half.

Moore was named OVC Newcomer of the Week for the second time this season on Monday. He leads the Tigers in scoring (14.3), rebounds (7.5), field goal (.500), and three-point percentage (.500).

Along with Miller, Robert Covington and Wil Peters compliment an offensive attack that leads the OVC andranks sixth in the nation in free-throw percentage (.787).

Covington averages 13.3 ppg and 7.5 rpg while Peters and Miller each average 11.2 ppg. Moore (.500),Peters (.469), Covington (.420) are the top three point shooters in the OVC.

The Tigers will meet UT Martin for the 49th match-up with TSU holding the edge on the all-time series, 27-21.TSU swept last year's series after losing six straight to UT Martin. In their last meeting, Jacquan Noblesscored 20 points and Peters added 19, to lead TSU to 74-68 win at the Elam Center.

In the OVC Preseason Poll, UT Martin was picked to finish in last place after finishing the season 4-25.

The Skyhawks (4-11, 0-4 OVC) have dropped the last four games including an 82-75 OVC loss to Southeast Missouri State their last time out. UT Martin has loss nine straight conference games dating back to last season.

Reuben Clayton (12.4 ppg), Benzor Simmons (11.9 ppg), Terence Smith (10.7 ppg), and Mike Liabo (10.7 ppg) make up more than half of the Skyhawks' 68 points per game average.

Clayton, Simmons, and Liabo have come off the bench as of late to lift UTM with Simmons posting a game-high, 21 points, against SEMO. Simmons is also UTM's top rebounder with 6.1 rpg.

Next, the Tigers will return home after a three-game absence to host OVC rival Austin Peay State. The game will be televised on ESPNU on Saturday, Jan. 15, with tip-off scheduled for 3 p.m.

Courtesy: Trevor Ruszkowski/UTM Sports Information

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Moore tagged OVC Newcomer of the Week Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/03/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University men's basketball player Kenny Moore has been named the Ohio Valley Conference's Newcomer of the Week.

Despite the Tigers dropping both games, Moore receives his second OVC newcomer honor in three weeks.

After scoring a season low, three points, against Middle Tennessee State, he bounced back against Memphis tying a career-high, 22 points, pouring 19 in the second half. He recorded another career milestone hitting 5-of-6 three-point baskets to finish 7-of-11 overall.

On the season, Moore leads the Tigers in scoring (14.3 ppg), rebounds (7.5 rpg), and field-goal percentage (.500). He has notched three double-doubles on the season and scored in double figures in 11-of-14 games. He joined TSU after transferring from Midlad CC.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Kenny Moore leads the Tigers in scoring with 14.3 ppg.

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Tigers' win streak ends at Middle Tennessee State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/29/2010

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Murfreesboro, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers' five-game win streak ended after a 65-58 loss to Middle Tennessee State on Wednesday night at the Murphy Center.

TSU (6-7) shot 39 percent from the floor with their competition underneath the rim playing a major factor in the loss. The Tigers were outrebounded, 40-26, with guards Patrick Miller, Jacquan Nobles and WilPeters tying a team-high in rebounds with four apiece.

The points in the paint favored MTSU, 30-12, along with second chance opportunities, doubling TSU's effort, 18-9.

Miller led the Tigers tying a career-high, 16 points, shooting 6-of-10 from the floor. Nobles added 12 points hitting 3-of-9 from three-point range.Peters recorded a career-high, nine assists, to lead the game, while finishing with nine points.

TSU fell behind early, 11-3, before tying the game up at 15 with 6:01 remaining in the first half. TSU then fell behind from the Blue Raiders' 12-6 run to trail, 27-21, at the break.

In the second, the Tigers were down by the largest deficit of the night, 43-32, midway through the half. TSU cut the lead, 58-54, with 1:14 remaining, but MTSU was able to hold off the Tigers with a 7-4 edge to close out the game.

MTSU (5-8) shot 52 percent in the second half after hitting 38 percent in the first. Overall, MTSU shot 45 percent behind Jason Jones' career highs in points, rebounds and field goals. Jones led all scorers shooting 10-of-15 for 23 points and hauled in a game-high, nine rebounds.

James Gallman added 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting from behind the arc to help MTSU snap a four-game skid.

The Tigers will bring in 2011 when they travel to play Memphis on Jan. 2 at the FedEx Forum. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Patrick Miller tied a career high, 16 points, to lead the Tigers in the loss at MTSU.

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MBB clinches spot in the 2011 OVC Tournament Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/17/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - The Ohio Valley Conference has announced that the Tennessee State University men's basketball team has clinched a spot in the 2011 OVC Basketball Tournament.

The tournament will be held from March 2-5 at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

The Tigers (11-15, 8-8 OVC) will make their seventh consecutive appearance and 22nd overall since joining the conference in 1986. In two years at the helm, head coach John Cooper has guided the Tigers to back-to-back spots in the tournament.

TSU joins six other teams in the OVC that have clinched weeks prior to the start of the tourney with UT Martin and Eastern Illinois still battling for the eighth and final spot. Teams that have already clinched include: Murray State, Morehead State, Austin Peay State, Tennessee Tech, Eastern Kentucky, and Southeast Missouri State.

For most teams, two conference games still remain on their schedule. Championship seeding will bedetermined at a later date. For more information about the this year's OVC Tournament, click here.

This week, TSU will play a non conference match-up in the ESPN Sears BracketBusters when they hostDelaware State on Saturday, Feb. 19. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. inside the Gentry Center.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com John Cooper has reached the OVC tournament in both seasons as head coach for the Tigers.

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Basketball season begins with Tigers hosting Trevecca Nazarene in exhibition Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/01/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State men's basketball team will open the 2010-11 season in exhibition play when they host Trevecca Nazarene at the Gentry Center. The match-up is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 2, with a 7 p.m. tip-off.

TSU holds an 8-0 lead over the Trojans in the all-time series with most of the games coming in exhibition play. TSU jumped out to an early lead last year, defeating TNU, 91-62, inside the Gentry Center.


The Tigers are coming off a 9-23 (6-12 OVC) record winning 5-of-11 at home last season. Returning from last year's squad are Wil Peters, Tashan Fredrick and OVC All-Newcomers, Jacquan Nobles and Robert Covington. Three of the four were starters, but, all played a significant amount of minutes and should help mold a team that welcomes 11 newcomers.

Last year, Covington led the team in scoring (11.5 ppg) and rebounds (6.5 rpg). Nobles finished last year as one of the top three-point shooters in the conference with a .439 average while finishing second on the team in points, averaging 11.2 points per game. Peters led the team in minutes played while averaging 9.6 points per game. Fredrick made 12 starts in 30 games played posting 3.4 points per contest.

Newcomers for the Tigers include: freshmen, Michael Green (Columbia, S.C.), Verkeneo Mann (Decatur, Ala.), Patrick Miller (Chicago, Ill.) and Malcolm Rhett (Hopkins, S.C.). Each was named to their all-area teams while receiving either all-state first team or honorable mention selections. Mann redshirted last season after joining the squad at mid season.

Junior College transfers Kenny Moore and Jerret Towns will bring a wealth of on-court experience after helping their teams to winning records in their final season while Division I transfers Kellen Thornton, JordanCyphers, and Muniru Bawa will sit out the 2010-11 season due to NCAA transfer rules after coming in from reputable programs. Thornton and Cyphers spent two seasons at their previous school while Bawa transfers in after one year.

For the Trojans, three of their top four scorers return after finishing 21-10 overall and 11-5 in the TransSouth Conference. Michael France returns for TNU after finishing second on the team last year in points (17.0 ppg) and rebounds (5.2 rpg).

Keith Morris led the team in blocks with 27 in 2009-10 while averaging 12.4 points and five boards per game. Marquise Rudolph (10.0 ppg), the assist leader from last year (2.45 apg) and top rebounder, JP Nyadaro (5.3 rpg), also add depth to the Trojans' roster.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Jacquan Nobles scored 20 points last season against Trevecca Nazarene.

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The Tigers will host Carson-Newman on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. for their last exhibition game before opening the 2010-11 regular season at Mississippi State on Nov. 12, in Starkville, Miss. The game is slated for a 7 p.m.start.

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Tigers on win streak to face Eastern Kentucky at home Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 12/20/2010


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will host Eastern Kentucky in the second half of a double header in OVC play. Tip-off is scheduled after the Lady Tigers on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

TSU (5-6, 2-1) will look to extend their four-game charge, tying the longest win streak under head coach John Cooper.

The Tigers are coming off a, 70-64, overtime win over the number one team in the OVC standings; upsetting Morehead State at the Gentry Center on Sunday. Three players scored in double figures with KennyMoore posting a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. RECAP...

In the all-time series, TSU trails EKU, 25-22, losing the last three meetings against the Colonels. In the last match-up, TSU dropped a 75-58 decision on Jan. 30, 2010.

TSU shot 46 percent from the floor, including a season-high, 57 percent from behind the arc. Jacquan Noblesled all scorers with 20 points from 8-of-15 shooting with 4-of-6 coming from long range. Robert Covingtonchipped in 12 points and eight rebounds with Tashan Fredrick notching a career-high 11 points and eight boards. RECAP...

TSU picked up their last win against EKU, 69-63, at the Gentry Center during the 2008-09 season at thesame time recording back-to-back victories. RECAP...

Currently, the Tigers are powered by Moore, Covington, Wil Peters and Patrick Miller. Moore was named OVC Newcomer of the Week after notching his second straight double-double. He leads the Tigers in points(15.1 ppg) and rebounds (8.3 rpg).

Covington follows after leading TSU in both categories in earlier weeks. He currently posts 13.6 ppg and 6.7 rpg to rank second on the squad in both categories.

Peters, the only member of the team that defeated EKU a season ago, follows with 11.7 ppg and a teamhigh, 3.8 apg. He tied a career high, dishing out a game-high eight assists versus Morehead State. Miller enters averaging the most minutes on the floor with 34.1. He is scoring 11.4 ppg and averaging 3.0 apg.

The Colonels (5-6, 1-2 OVC) have not won on the road on an opponents' home court this season, posting a0-3 record. They are coming off a, 78-51, OVC loss at Austin Peay State on Saturday. Scott Perrin paced the Colonels with 11 points.

Perrin leads the team with 12.1 ppg along with Josh Daniels' 10.7 ppg. The Colonels were picked fifth in the OVC preseason poll with Justin Stommes receiving an OVC preseason selection. Stommes carries a 9.8 ppg average but scored six points against APSU. Willie Cruz is the team's best rebounder with 4.6 rpg. The

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scoring trio help lead EKU in the conference in field-goal percentage (.462), and assists (15.5 apg).

Up next, the Tigers will close out December with a non conference game on the road against MiddleTennessee State on Dec. 29. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Murphy Center.

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MBB Basketball Camp comes to an end Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 06/09/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball program completed their annual John Cooper Summer Basketball Camp on Thursday inside the Gentry Center.

Campers learned skill development, motivation, team concept and attitude. The coaching staff set drills and one-on-one instruction put emphasis on ball handling, shooting, post presence, rebounding and team building.

"It was impressive to see how much the campers retained from 2010 and our new participants did a great job grasping the drills after day one," said TSU Basketball head coach John Cooper. "We had a great turnout this year and we were also pleased to see campers from last year return in addition to some newcomers,"

In only its second year, the camp experienced a little over a 50 percent increase from last year's attendance with 46 campers this year.

"The camp's growth in attendance says a lot about how well our campers enjoy being around our staff, just as much as our counselors enjoy instructing them, Cooper said. "Our team-play day last Saturday really set the tone and it was a tremendous opportunity to support the young people in the middle Tennessee area that participated in both sections of the camp."

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MBB held off by Illinois State, 73-68 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/18/2010

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Normal, Ill. - The Tigers cut into a 17-point halftime deficit to trail by three with 18 seconds on the clock, but, missed an opportunity to tie as Tennessee State University dropped a 73-68 decision to Illinois State on Wednesday night.

The Tigers (1-2) shot a season-high 48.2 percent including 41.7 percent from behind the arc.

After trailing 43-26 at the break, TSU outscored ISU 42-30 in the second half for a chance to pull off the come from behind win. The Tigers jumped on a 15-3 run early in the half and used a 17-9 run to give the Redbirds a scare after trailing by as much as 22 points. ISU shot 2-of-4 from thefree-throw line in the final seconds to secure the win.

The Redbirds scored 45.3 percent from the floor, 47.8 percent from three-point range, and 50 percent from the free-throw line. ISU

outrebounded TSU, 41-29, with both teams scoring 28 points in the paint.

For the second straight game, the Tigers finished with five players in double figures. Wil Peters and PatrickMiller each scored 14 points to lead the team. Peters hit 5-of-8 from the field, 4-of-5 three pointers and handed out four assists. Miller scored all of his points in the second half including three big buckets down the stretch while dishing out five assists.

Kenny Moore shot 5-of-9 for 11 points to go with six boards. Robert Covington and Chris Conner chipped in 10 points apiece. Covington pulled in a team-high, eight rebounds, and Conner shot 4-of-7 including 2-of-4from the arc.

For ISU (2-0), Justin Clark scored a game-high 20 points (7-of-14) and Jackie Carmichael added 11 points and seven rebounds. Anthony Cousin had a game-high six assists.

TSU will be back in action when they play the Air Force Academy on Saturday, Nov. 20. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Wil Peters dropped a season-high, 14 points, in the loss at Illinois State.

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Tigers look for road win at Jacksonville State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/07/2011

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball team will hit the road for their third game in five days when they play Jacksonville State.

The Ohio Valley Conference match-up is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7, inside the Mathews Coliseum.

Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. with the game airing through the Wazoo Sports Network on CSS. ESPN3.com will also stream the game. Fans can check their local listing for station identification.

The Tigers are ahead in the all-time series against the Gamecocks, 10-7, winning the last two. Earlier this season, the Tigers climbed their way out

of an 18-point hole in the second half to pull off a, 68-63, win over JSU.

Robert Covington recorded a double-double, finishing with a game-high, 20 points, and 10 rebounds. RECAP...

In their last time on the floor, TSU (11-12, 8-5 OVC) jumped back in the win column at home with a, 56-47, win over Tennessee Martin on Saturday. The win cut a three-game slide and gave the Tigers an 8-2 record at the Gentry Center on the season.

Covington posted his sixth double-double of the season with game highs, 18 points and 13 rebounds. RECAP...

On the road, TSU is 3-10 and have lost two straight conference games away from the Gentry Center. Most recently, the Tigers dropped both games on their last OVC road swing against Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky. In their last visit to Jacksonville, Ala., the Tigers suffered an, 85-67, loss on ESPNU. RECAP...

TSU will rely heavily on their top scorers, Covington, Kenny Moore, Patrick Miller and Wil Peters, to pick up the necessary road game in the final month of the regular season.

Covington is the team's top rebounder (7.5 rpg) and is the second leading scorer (13.5 ppg). He is currently the team's best shooter on the floor connecting .513. He leads the OVC in three-point shooting (.465) and hisfollowed in the category by teammates, Moore (.456) and Peters (.431).

Moore leads the Tigers in scoring (15.1 ppg) while pulling in 7.2 rebounds per game. Miller (11.7 ppg) and Peters (10.6 ppg) round out an offense that ranks second in free-throw (.743) and three-point (.375)percentage.

Jacksonville State hosts after suffering two straight OVC losses with defeats to Eastern Kentucky, 64-61, and Morehead State, 78-72.

JSU (4-20, 2-11) is experiencing their woes at home having lost eight straight after picking up their only win in the Mathews Coliseum over West Alabama, 79-58, to open the season. They hold a 1-8 record at home (0-7


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OVC) picking up their only conference wins on the road.

Nick Murphy (15.7 ppg / 6.0 rpg), Stephen Hall (10.9 ppg) and Jeremy Bynum (10.8 ppg) power JSU's offense. Murphy is second in the league in minutes played (34.9 pg), third in steals (1.9 spg) and fourth in scoring (15.7 ppg).

Bynum is second in the conference in 3-point FG made per game (2.1 pg) and is among the bright spots for the Gamecocks who are currently ranked last in the conference standings and third in defensive rebounding (32 per game).

The TSU Tigers will play their next game on the road when they face rival Austin Peay State. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

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Tigers back on ESPNU with match-up against Murray State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/02/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will look to rebound from a two-game road skid when they host Murray State.

The Ohio Valley Conference match-up is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, at the Gentry Center and will air live on ESPNU. Tip-off is 8:05 p.m. Fans can check their local listings for station identification.

The Tigers (10-11, 7-4 OVC) and the Racers will collide for their second meeting on the season with TSU trailing MUR in the all-time series, 44-15. TSU has dropped seven straight to the Racers after picking up their last win over Murray State during the 2008 OVC Tournament, 83-75. RECAP... The last regular season victory was also in 2008. TSU picked up a 75-70 win inside the Gentry Center on Feb. 14. RECAP...

In the current OVC standings, the Tigers were replaced by the Racers. TSU dropped to a third-place tie in the OVC ranks after their loss on Saturday while MUR moved to second.

Earlier this season, the Tigers dropped their third straight on the road with a 64-53 loss to the Racers at the CFSB Center. Kenny Moore led TSU with 14 points, pulling in a game-high eight boards and Patrick Milleradded 10 points. RECAP...

Moore currently leads TSU in scoring (15.3 ppg) and rebounds (7.5 rpg). Miller (11.5 ppg), Robert Covington(13.4 ppg / 7.2 rpg) and Wil Peters (10.9 ppg / 4.5 apg) round out the top scorers. Covington is the Tigers' top shooter hitting .498 from the floor.

When shooting from the line, TSU currently ranks in the top 20 in the nation and first in the conference. The Tgers are also second in three-point shooting (.379) and three-point shots made per game (7.4). Covington, Moore, and Peters are ranked in the top four in three-point shooting. Covington is first in the league hitting .470, Moore follows averaging .450, and Peters sits fourth at .431.

The Tigers are coming off back-to-back losses on the road dropping their last contest to Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, 86-72. The Tigers shot a season high from the floor, 51 percent for a consecutive game, behind Moore's game highs, 25 points and seven rebounds. Covington also chipped in 13 points. RECAP...

The Racers (15-6, 7-3 OVC) enter the game winning their last three match-ups picking up at win at home inconference play against Tennessee Martin, 92-75.

Murray State is 6-2 on the road, including 4-2 when visiting OVC schools, and are led by Isaiah Canaan (11.9 ppg), Isacc Miles (9.9 ppg), and B.J. Jenkins (9.9 ppg). Canaan is currently the only Racer to pick-up an OVC weekly honor this year grabbing the player of the week accolade on Dec. 20.

Jenkins leads the Ohio Valley Conference in free-throw shooting (.927) and joins Aska, Canaan and Miles on this year's All-OVC Preseason Team.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Jacquan Nobles / TSU Basketball

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The Racers are ranked second in the OVC standings while leading the league in three-point shooting with an overall team average of .394. They also rank second in field-goal percentage (.463) and rebounding defense (29.9).

TSU will play their next game at home in the Gentry Center when they host Tennessee Martin. The OVCmatch-up is slated for Saturday, Feb. 5, with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

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Tigers to host Delaware State in ESPN BracketBusters Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/01/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tigers of Tennessee State University will match-up against the Delaware State Hornets in the annual ESPN BracketBusters.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 19, at the Gentry Center with tip-off time to be announced on a later date. The match-up will broadcast on OVCSports.tv.

The 2011 ESPN BracketBusters match-ups were named Monday evening and for the sixth-straight year every school in the Ohio Valley Conference will participate.

The Tigers (10-11) will meet Delaware State for the second time in the program's history. In the first meeting, TSU walked away with a, 75-69, win during the 2004-05 season.

Before hosting DSU, TSU will play five games, all OVC contests, beginning with Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 3, on ESPNU.

The Hornets (8-12) will play in four conference games against MEAC opponents including two on the road before stopping in Nashville.

TSU has been successful against teams currently in the MEAC posting an overall record of 54-23. Since participating in the BracketBusters, TSU is 2-3 overall after dropping last year's contest at Central Michigan,79-73.

In its ninth year, BracketBusters is an ESPN television property that was tremendously successful with its first eight events in February of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

The event has allowed Division I conferences to participate in a cutting-edge format that involves "wild card" pairings from the pool of participating teams, with half of the BracketBusters teams pre-designated as "home" and the remaining half as "road" teams.


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Tigers look ahead to Austin Peay State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/11/2011


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will travel to Clarksville, Tenn. to face rival, Austin Peay State, for their second match-up of a three-game road stretch. The pivotal OVC game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Dunn Center.

After a strong start in conference play, the Tigers (11-13, 8-6) are ranked fifth in the OVC standings behind the third-place Governors. TSU has lost four over their last five OVC games and travels with a 3-11 road record on the year.

In the all-time series, the Tigers trail the Governors, 41-25, but have won the last two meetings. Both of TSU's last victories over APSU have been at home in the Gentry Center including a, 76-74, win in overtime earlier this year on ESPNU.

Wil Peters knocked down a floater in the paint, leaving two seconds on the clock, to help the Tigers in the upset when the Governors stood first and undefeated in the conference.

Peters finished with 16 points, scoring seven of TSU's 11 points in overtime. Kenny Moore and RobertCovington each recorded a double-double. Moore led the Tigers in scoring with 20 points with 10 boards and Covington finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Patrick Miller chipped in 15 points scoring 11 in the second half.

It was the first time TSU defeated the Govs in OT in five attempts. In 15 of the last 25 years, TSU and APSU have split the regular season series. The last time TSU swept the regular season over APSU on the hardwood was during the 1983-84 season under Ed Martin. The Tigers were not yet members of the OhioValley Conference.

The Tigers have had a tough time in the past at the Aaron Arena inside the Dunn Center. The last time the Tigers notched a win there was in 2009, 88-80, under interim head coach Mark Pittman during a six-game win streak.

Moore (15.2 ppg / 7.2 rpg), Covington (13.7 ppg / 7.5 rpg), Peters (10.3 ppg / 4.5 apg), and Miller (11.8 ppg) power the Tiger who are currently ranked second in the conference in free-throw shooting (.746), 3-point percentage (.373), and 3-point field goals per game (7.4).

The Governors (15-11, 9-5 OVC) hosts after suffering two straight losses in conference play to Murray State (67-58) at home and Tennessee Tech (70-64) on the road. The Govs have gone 3-4 since meeting the Tigers on Jan. 15 at the Gentry Center.

Austin Peay State has three players averaging double digits in TyShwan Edmondson (17.7 ppg), AnthonyCampbell (13.9 ppg) and Josh Terry (11.3 ppg).

Courtesy: Austin Peay Athletics

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Edmondson leads the OVC in scoring (17.7 ppg) and 3-point field goals made (2.2). Edmondson is also aformer teammate of TSU's Kenny Moore at Midland CC. He was named OVC Newcomer of the Week sixtimes this season. He currently has received the honor more than any other newcomer in the league. During two of those weeks, he also garnered OVC Player of the Week (12/6 & 1/24). He shared the newcomer award with Moore after the first meeting this season.

As a team, APSU leads the OVC in assists (14.7 apg), blocked shots (4.0 bpg), turnover margin (+3.92) and 3-point defense, holding teams to a .317 average per game. The Govs are also second in the league in scoring offense (75.0 ppg), field-goal percentage (.462), steals (8.8 spg), and assist/turnover ratio (1.1).

The Tiger will end their road stretch at Tennessee Tech on Monday, Feb. 14, in Cookeville, Tenn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Eblen Center.

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NABC names Moore and Covington All-District Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 03/09/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University's Kenny Moore and Robert Covington have been selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District Team.

The announcement was made today (3/9) as both players were voted to the All District-19 Second Team. Last week, Moore and Covington were named to the Ohio Valley Conference Second Team.

Moore was also named to the All-Newcomer Team after leading TSU (14-16) in points on the season with 14.5 per game. Covington adds to his career list of post season honors after making All-OVC for the second straight season. He was the Tigers' top rebounder on the year with 7.5 per game while finishing second on the team in scoring with 13.4 ppg.

The NABC Division I All-District teams for 2011, recognizes the nation's best men's collegiate basketball student-athletes. Selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, these student-athletes represent the finest basketball players across America. The 245 student-athletes, from 24 districts, are eligible for the State Farm Coaches' Division I All-America teams, to be announced on Saturday, April 2, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston during the NABC Convention and NCAA® Final Four®.

District 19 First Team Kenneth Faried Morehead State TyShwan Edmondson Austin Peay State Isaiah Canaan Murray State Kevin Murphy Tennessee Tech Demonte Harper Morehead State B.J. Jenkins Murray State

Second Team

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Kenny Moore (l) and Robert Covington (r) finished the season as TSU Basketball's top two in scoring and rebounds.

Kenny Moore Tennessee State Jeremy Granger Eastern Illinois Robert Covington Tennessee State Zach Swansey Tennessee Tech Nick Murphy Jacksonville State

About the National Association of Basketball Coaches Located in Kansas City, Mo., the NABC was founded in 1927 by Forrest "Phog" Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men's basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today's student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership,

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service and education. Additional information about the NABC, its programs and membership, can be found at www.nabc.org.

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Tigers capture home opener over Fisk, 85-50 Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/16/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - Five Tigers scored in double figures to lead Tennessee State University over Fisk, 85-50, at the Gentry Center on Monday night in front of a crowd of 4, 147.

The Tigers (1-1) capture their first win of the season with their largest margin of victory in regular season play in 20 years. In 1990, TSU defeated Carson-Newman, 108-35.

TSU shot 32.9 percent from the floor and dominated the boards, 64-32, with seven players finishing with either career or season highs.

Kenny Moore and Robert Covington each posted a double-double. Moore finished recording career highs with 18 points (6-of-13) and 13 rebounds. Covington captures his fifth career double-double with 12 points and acareer-high 17 boards.

Patrick Miller notched a career-high 16 points, hitting 5-of-9 from thefloor, including 3-of-4 from three-point range. Chris Conner followed netting 5-of-10 for 12 points. Jacquan

Nobles added 11 points and Michael Green posted nine points and 11 rebounds.

The Tigers trailed in the opening minute, 5-0, but rattled a 32-5 run, before the Bulldogs scored consecutive baskets. TSU led at the break 43-22 and would carry a double-digit lead for the remainder of the game.

The Bulldogs (1-5) were led in scoring by Devardo Williams' team-high 15 points and seven rebounds. Harold Jenkins chipped in 12 points to compliment six rebounds. Fisk shot 28.9 percent from the floor and despite the size difference in the low post, Chris Greer finished with a game-high six blocks.

The Tigers will make their first stop on a three-game road trip when they travel to Normal, Ill. to face Illinois State. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 17, with a 7 p.m. tip-off at Redbird Arena.

Courtesy: Sam Jordan / TSU Athletics http://tigerpics.lifepics.com Kenny Moore notched his first career double-double performance with the Big Blue in the Tigers' win.

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Tigers return home to face Belmont Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/28/2010


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will return home after a three-game road trip to host Belmont at the Gentry Center.

The non-conference match-up is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m.

TSU leads the all-time series versus the Bruins, 9-6, but Belmont has captured the last four meetings by an average of 13 points. Last season, the Tigers dropped a 69-60 decision to Belmont at the Curb EventCenter.


TSU's last victory over the Bruins was back in 1987 recording 91-87 win.

On the year, the Tigers (1-4) are coming off road losses to Illinois State (73-68), Air Force (87-72), and Saint Louis (78-50). Their only win thus far is a home victory over Fisk, 85-50.

In their last time on the court, the Tigers shot 58 percent in the first half, but ran out of steam in the second hitting 33 percent (8-of-24) from the field dropping their third straight at Saint Louis.

Robert Covington posted a game high, 21 points, shooting 75 percent from the floor. Kenny Moore chipped in 11 points and seven boards.


Moore leads the Tigers in scoring averaging 14.2 points with 8.4 rebounds per game. He currently has scored in double figures in each game.

Covington, coming off his best performance of the season, is TSU's top rebounder with 8.8 per game to compliment 12.8 points per contest.

The Tigers have been paced by Patrick Miller who is second on the team in scoring with 13.4 points pergame. Miller has scored in double figures in 4-of-5 games and ties a team-high 3.2 apg.

For Belmont (3-1), Ian Clark (14.2 ppg), Scott Saunders (12.2 ppg) and top rebounder Mick Hedgepeth (11.0 ppg / 6.8 rpg) lead the Bruins in scoring. The Bruins are riding a three-game win streak after an 85-76 loss toTennessee to open the season.

The Bruins picked up wins over Arkansas State (93-60), Marist (102-74), and defending Big SouthConference Champions, Winthrop (71-44). Belmont held Winthrop to two made field goals in the last 17 minutes with Hedgepeth and Saunders each adding nine points and 10 rebounds.

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Next, TSU will open conference play when they travel to Charleston, Ill. to face Eastern Illinois. Tip-off is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lantz Arena.

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MBB takes on Saint Louis Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/22/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will enter their last game of an eight-day road trip when they face Saint Louis University on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Chaifetz Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

This will be the third game in the all-time series between the teams with the Tigers trailing the Bilikens, 2-0. The last game was in 1992, 83-61, in St. Louis, Mo.

TSU (1-3) is coming off an, 87-72, loss to Air Force on Saturday and will look to snap their two-game skid.

Kenny Moore leads the Tigers in scoring with 15 points per game tocompliment 8.8 rebounds per contest. Against Air Force, Moore

registered a game high, while tying his best performance since joining the team, with 18 points. In the last two games, Moore has shot 15-of-15 from the line.

TSU will look for Patrick Miller to get things started early after being held scoreless in the first half in the last two games. However, Miller responded scoring 14 points against Illinois State and 16 against Air Force. With all of his points coming in the second half, he was named OVC Freshman of the Week for the second time in that many weeks.

Robert Covington follows with 10.8 points per game and is the top rebounder with 9.3 per game. Covington has been plagued with early foul trouble in the last two contests.

SLU (1-2) enters after a win against Rockhurst and losses to Austin Peay State and Georgia. Their match-up is currently fourth of a five-game home stand. Junior guard Kyle Cassity leads the team in scoring with 15.3 ppg. Freshman forward Rob Loe follows with 14.0 ppg and a team-high-tying 4.7 rpg.

Loe turned in one of the game's top scores with 19 points vs. Georgia and also leads the club with seven 3-pointers and shoots 53.8 percent from 3-point land. Loe was selected for the league's All-Rookie team and Cody Ellis was named to the Atlantic 10 preseason third team.

The Tigers will return home to the Gentry Center to play inner city rivals Belmont on Monday, Nov. 29. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Jacquan Nobles / TSU Basketball

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Tigers begin OVC road swing at Morehead State Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/26/2011


Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee State University Tigers will carry their four-game win streak on the road to the Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, Ky. to face Morehead State in conference play. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 27 with a 6:45 tip-off time.

TSU (10-9, 7-2 OVC) has won four straight OVC games and nine of their last 12. The Tigers’ current record in the conference is the best start in the OVC since the mid 90’s.

The Tigers are tied for first in the OVC standings with Austin Peay State but posts a 3-8 record on the road and 2-2 when visiting OVC teams. They are coming off a 71-65 win over Tennessee Tech last Saturday led by Patrick Miller’s career and game high 22 points. RECAP...

For his effort against TTU, Miller (11.8 ppg) was named adidasÒ OVC Freshman of the Week and is the conference’s top freshman scorer. It marks his third OVC weekly honor, the most among freshman on the season. STORY...

TSU will recycle the conference schedule after picking up a win against Morehead early this season at the Gentry Center. The Tigers extended their winning streak in December after defeating the Eagles, 70-64 inovertime, for their first victory over MOR since 2009. TSU narrowed the all-time series with the win but still trail 29-27. Kenny Moore scored six points in extra play to finish with a team-high 19 points. He posted a double-double with 11 rebounds. RECAP...

On the season, Moore leads TSU in scoring (14.8 ppg), rebounds (7.7 rpg), and 3-point shooting (.482). He is second in the league in rebounding and has recorded five double-doubles on the year. He has been named OVC Newcomer of the Week three times.

Moore and Miller make up one-half of TSU’s top scorers with Robert Covington (13.6 ppg / 7.5 rpg) and Wil Peters (11.2 ppg / 4.5 assists/game). Both Covington and Peters were named OVC Player of the Week thisyear.

TSU has become a threat from long range leading the OVC in three-point (.373) and free-throw shooting (.761). Moore (.482), Peters (.441) and Covington are the top three-point shooters in the OVC.

Morehead State (13-8, 5-4 OVC) enters after snapping a two-game skid when they defeated Ball State, 50-48, on Monday. The Eagles are 10-1 at home only losing to rivals Eastern Kentucky in conference play. MOR had their 24-home game win streak snapped, losing to EKU last Saturday by the score of 59-49.

Kenneth Faried (16.9 ppg), Demonte Harper (16.0 ppg / 41. apg), and Terrance Hill (10.1 ppg) lead MOR in scoring. Faried (Preseason OVC Player of the Year) leads the nation in rebounds with 13.8 per game. The reigning OVC Player and two-time Defensive Player of the Year also leads the OVC in steals (2.3 spg) and blocks (2.0 bpg)

Courtesy: Guy Huffman, MSU Athletics

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Morehead State leads the OVC in scoring defense (60.8 ppg), rebounding defense (27.4 rpg), rebounding margin (+8.5), and offensive rebounding (13.6 rpg).

The Tigers will continue their two-game conference road swing when they stop in Richmond, Ky. to face Eastern Kentucky. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. at McBrayer Arena.

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Peters and Moore grab OVC weekly honors Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/17/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University basketball players, WilPeters and Kenny Moore were tagged with Ohio Valley Conference weekly honors for their performance in TSU's upset over rival AustinPeay.

The Tigers defeated the Governors live on ESPNU last Saturday with a, 76-74, overtime victory. The win ended APSU's six-game win streak and gave them their first conference loss of the season.

Peters was named the Adidas OVC Player of the Week after scoring 16 points, including the game-winning shot in overtime. The former walk-on and Nashville, Tenn. native hit 6-of-9 shots, grabbed a season-high seven rebounds, tied a career-high nine assists, and had a steal in the victory. The redshirt junior receives his first OVC weekly honor of his career and is the second Tiger named player of the week this season (Robert Covington - 12/27).

After the Tigers overcame a seven-point deficit with 1:18 to play in regulation, Peters started the extra period by assisting on the first bucket, as TSU would not trail again. Peters then hit his only three-pointer of the game to put TSU up six.

With the score tied at 72, Peters hit a jumper in the lane to put Big Blue up two points with 43 seconds to go. After the Govs tied the game on the next possession, Peters made the same play with another one-on-one move, this time with two seconds left to seal the victory. Overall in the extra period, Peters accounted for seven of the Tigers' 11 points.

Currently, Peters is averaging 11.1 points and a team-high 4.4 assists per game.

Moore was voted the Adidas OVC Co-Newcomer of the Week after help leading the Tigers with his fourth double-double of the year. He scored a team high, 20 points, and grabbed 10 rebounds in the nationally-televised game. It is his third newcomer selection this season sharing it this week with former junior college teammate, Austin Peay's Tyshwan Edmondson.

The junior transfer from Midland College and Philadelphia, Pa. native also had two assists and two steals. Moore scored 16 points in the first half as TSU built a 16-point lead. At the end of regulation, Moore had the tip-in from his miss that tied the score with 16 seconds left and forced the extra period.

Moore leads TSU in points (14.6 ppg), rebounds (7.6 rpg) and three-point percentage (.492).

Next up, the Tigers will host Jacksonville State on Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Gentry Center. The OVC match-up is slated for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics Wil Peters (L) and Kenny Moore (R) / TSU Basketball

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Tigers' second half surge not enough against Belmont Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/29/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - Four players scored in double figures but it was not enough to maintain the comeback effort for Tennessee State University's second-half surge. TSU dropped their fourth straight with an, 87-72, loss to Belmont on Monday night in the Gentry Center.

Robert Covington finished with a game-high in consecutive games with 18 points from 5-of-13 shooting. Wil Peters and Kenny Moore each pitched in 15 points. Peters hit 5-of-10 from the floor for a season high while dishing out five assists. Moore hauled in a team-high five rebounds. Patrick Miller added 14 points (5-of-10) and three assists.

The Tigers (1-5) shot 43 percent overall after hitting 38 percent in the first half. From the line, TSU hit a season-high 94 percent. After opening the game with the first two buckets, the Tigers fell behind on a 23-6 run by the Bruins at the 10:17 mark and would trail, 49-23, at the break.

In the second half, TSU trailed, 61-38, with 14:50 remaining. VerkeneoMann sparked a TSU 17-5 run with two three-pointers for a career-high six points. TSU cut the deficit with 7:41 left, 66-55, shooting 47 percent in the half. Belmont answered back increasing the lead to 20 points,

76-56.

TSU climbed back out the hole to close the gap to within 11 points (79-65) but Belmont would knock down six straight free-throws to close out the game.

The Bruins (4-1) shot 51 percent from the floor including 42 percent from behind the arc. They hit 26-of-27 from the charity stripe for 96 percent.

Belmont's Mick Hedgepeth scored 15 points from 5-of-9 shooting, 5-of-5 from the line, while recording agame-high eight rebounds. Scott Saunders went 4-of-5 for 14 points, J.J. Mann posted 13 (5-of-9), and Kerron Johnson chipped in 11, getting most of his scoring done from the free-throw line hitting 6-of-6.

The Tigers will open Ohio Valley Conference play next when they head to Charleston, Ill. to face Eastern Illinois. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Lantz Arena.

Courtesy: Kelly Wegel Verkeneo Mann scored six points during the Tigers' long run during the second half.

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Men's Basketball: Blue and White Game summary Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 11/01/2010

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University men's basketball team showcased the 2010-11 Tigers during the Blue and White scrimmage for Big Boo Madness on Sunday afternoon in the Gentry Center.

The Blue Team pulled out the 35-31 win in one half of play with a runningclock.

"It was the first opportunity to get up in front of fans and a good chance to see who can execute, said head coach John Cooper. "It gave us a chance to evaluate our guys to see who is separating themselves in regards to who will start and who will receive more of the playing time."

The Tigers return four players including last season's All-OVC Newcomers, Jacquan Nobles and Robert Covington.

Nobles scored a game-high 14 points from 5-of-8 shooting including 4-of-6 from three-point range.Covington scored six points and pulled in six boards.

Newcomers Kellen Thornton, Kenny Moore, and Muniru Bawa showed production on the court. Thornton added eight points from 4-of-4 shooting for the Blue Team with Moore leading the White Team with 12 points. Bawa hauled in a game-high eight rebounds to go with six points.

It was be the only time fans had the opportunity to see Thornton and Bawa due to their ineligibility this season as a result of the NCAA transfer rules.

"The scrimmage shows some of the new guys how some of our plays our executed at a faster pace. We will make some changes with hopes of improvement," added Cooper. "We want to get better."

In assists, Wil Peters posted five for the Blue Team to lead all players with Patrick Miller dishing out four to lead the White Team.

"This is the first quarter, we will get together as a staff to reevaluate," said Cooper. "We will assess the players and make adjustments. We will prepare for Tuesday and put some pieces together. It will be a good situation for us. We are not familiar with Trevecca Nazarene, nor are they familiar with us. "

The Tigers will host Trevecca Nazarene in exhibition play Tuesday, Nov. 2, inside the Gentry Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.


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MBB edged at Tennessee Tech Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/14/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers ended their final road stretch with a, 61-59, loss to Tennessee Tech inside the Eblen Center on Monday night.

The match-up encountered 13 lead changes with the slugfest coming down to the final second. With the score, 30-29, in favor of TSU at the break, both teams drew even five times in the second half.

The Tigers were doomed by a turnover with 1.8 seconds remaining with a chance to win or tie. The miscue came after TTU nailed a mid-range jumper on the previous possession with the score even at 59 leading to the final score.

TSU (11-15, 8-8 OVC) shot 41 percent from the floor, 44 percent from long range, and 92 percent from the line.

Jacquan Nobles led TSU with a season high, 17 points, scorching 6-of-7 from the floor, including 5-of-6 from three-point range. Nobles missed his first three-point basket midway through the second half and posted 12 points in the first.

Wil Peters added 12 points hitting 4-of-7 from the floor. Patrick Miller posted a team high with seven rebounds and four assists.

Kevin Murphy led TTU (15-11, 11-6 OVC) with game highs, 24 points and eight boards, shooting 8-of-16 from the field. Jud Dillard shot 6-of-14 adding 13 points and five rebounds.

However, it was Zac Swansey who hit the clutch shot to seal the victory for the Golden Eagles. He dished out a game best, five assists, to go with seven points.

TTU picked up their second straight victory winning six of their last nine. The Golden Eagles shot 45 percent overall, scored 19 points off TSU turnovers, while winning the rebound battle, 34-26.

Up next, TSU will break away from conference play to host Delaware State in the ESPN BracketBusters. The match-up is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19, with a 3 p.m. tip-off.

Courtesy: Tony Marable

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Tigers travel to Murray State for OVC action Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 01/06/2011

Cooper OVC Teleconference Jan. 4 MP3


Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State University Tigers will return to Ohio Valley Conference play when they travel to Murray, Ky. to face No. 22 (CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25) Murray State. The game is scheduled for Jan. 6, at 7:30 p.m. inside the CFSB Center.

TSU (6-8, 3-1 OVC) is coming off their second straight loss, losing 91-86, at Memphis on Sunday. Kenny Moore led five Tigers in double figures tying a career high, 22 points, shooting 5-of-6, from three-point range. RECAP...

Moore picked up his second OVC Newcomer of the Week honor this week and leads TSU in scoring (14.3 ppg), rebounds (7.5 rpg), field-goal percentage (.500), and 3FG (.486). STORY...

He is just one of four Tigers who help balance the scoring efforts while averaging in double figures. Robert Covington follows in both scoring (13.8 ppg) and rebounding (6.7 rpg) hitting .497 of his shots from the floor.

Wil Peters is posting 11.7 points and a team leading 4.3 assists per game. He recently recorded a career high in assists against MTSU and a team best, seven, versus Memphis. Two-time OVC Freshman of the Week, Patrick Miller, rounds out the bunch with 11.3 ppg and leads the squad with minutes on the floor with 34.4.

The Tigers and Racers will meet after matching up for the second straight season in the first round of the OVC Tournament. The Tigers dropped an, 84-51, decision as the No. 8 seed while Murray State (No. 1) went on to capture the OVC title last year. Covington pulled in a team-high, seven rebounds, to go with nine points. RECAP...

The Tigers trail the all-time series, 43-15, winning their last game against the Racers, 83-75, on March 7, 2008 in the semi-finals of the OVC Tournament. RECAP... Since then, the Racers have picked up six straight including winning seven of the last nine meetings over TSU.

Murray State will put their 24-game home win-streak on the line winning five at home this year. The streak is tied for fourth longest in the nation. The Racers are currently on a five-game win streak picking up their last at home against SIU Edwardsville, 71-46, on Dec. 30.

The Racers (9-4, 2-1 OVC) were selected to finish first in the OVC preseason polls. For this year's preseason selections, Murray State led the way with four picks in Ivan Aska (9.2 ppg), Isaiah Canaan (11.9 ppg), B.J. Jenkins (10.4 ppg), and Isacc Miles (7.9 ppg).

Aska is Murray State's top rebounder with 6.1 per game with Jenkins leading the OVC in free-throw shooting with a .929 average. The Racers, as a team, lead the conference, holding their opponents to 61.3 points per game. Their only conference loss this season was at Morehead State, 75-65, a team that the Tigers defeated

Courtesy: Murray State Athletics Wil Peters has dished out a combined 16 assists in the last two gamesaveraging 4.3 apg to lead TSU.

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in the early part of December.

The Tigers will play travel to UT Martin next for an OVC match-up on Saturday, Jan. 8. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.

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TSU Basketball's Coach Cooper to appear on SportsLine Courtesy: Tennessee State Sports Information Release: 02/01/2011

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee State University men's basketball head coach John Cooper will go one-on-one with Channel 5 sports anchor Hope Hines on SportsLine.

The show will air live on Channel 5 Plus (Nashville - Channel 50) Wednesday night, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. The show comes a day before the Tigers host Murray State live on ESPNU. The pivotal conference match-up is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, with tip-off slated for 8:05 p.m.

TSU will host their second game live on ESPNU this season after defeating Austin Peay in January. The Tigers pulled off an upset, 76-74, in overtime, with a last second shot.

Coach Cooper's appearance on SportsLine will be his first prime time exclusive interview highlighting the Tigers' season. TSU is currently off to their best start since the mid 90s with a 10-11 overall and 7-4 record in

the OVC.

SportsLine, with host Hope Hines, takes a look at the high school, college and professional sports in Nashville.

Viewers can call (615) 737-7767 to talk to their favorite stars and give their opinions on the latest news in the world of sports.

Courtesy: Tennessee State Athletics TSU Men's Basketball head coach John Cooper

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