NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Sears scored 21 points as UT Martin beat Tennessee State 77-66 on Thursday.
Sears shot 8 for 16 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line for the Skyhawks (11-7, 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Desmond Williams scored 16 points, going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 4 for 8 from distance, and 4 for 4 from the line. Parker Stewart recorded 11 points and shot 4 for 12, including 2 for 8 from beyond the arc.
Jr. Clay finished with 21 points and six rebounds for the Tigers (10-8, 2-3). Adong Makuoi added 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for Tennessee State. Justin Williams also had nine points.
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Both teams next play Saturday. UT Martin visits Southern Indiana while Tennessee State visits Tennessee Tech.
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