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MBB TSU
Jordan Benson
66
AAMU MBB 19-20 AAMU 0-1
106
Winner Tennessee State TSUM 1-0
AAMU MBB 19-20 AAMU
0-1
66
Final
106
Tennessee State TSUM
1-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
AAMU MBB 19-20 AAMU 29 37 66
Tennessee State TSUM 64 42 106

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Jordan Benson

Bulldogs Fall in Season Opener to Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. __ Freshman Cameron Alford and graduate transfer TJ Parham both scored 14 points to lead all Alabama A&M players, however Tennessee State overwhelmed the Bulldogs with a barrage of three-point shots to capture a 106-66 victory in the season opener Tuesday night at the Gentry Center.

After a tight game in the first few minutes, Tennessee State broke the game open with a barrage of 3-point shooting to go into the locker room up 64-29. The Bulldogs also had struggles taking care of the ball, totaling 14 turnovers that led to 32 Tennessee State points.

The Bulldogs had no answer for Tennessee State's hot hand from long range as the Tigers connected on 17 three-point baskets in 34 attempts.

Marshall led the way for Tennessee State with 22 points, hitting 6-for-11 from three and 8-for-13 from the field, while Wesley Harris added 15, and Shakem Johnson and Jon Brown both added 10. Six different Tennessee State players made at least one three-point shot.

Post-Game Notes
  • Alabama A&M starting lineup: Cameron Tucker, Garrett Hicks, Cameron Alford, TJ Parham, EJ Williams
  • The Bulldog starting five in the game combined to hit 18-of-49 shots from the floor in the game, Alford finished 5-of-13, Parham was 5-of-16.
  • A&M shot 36 percent from the field for the game, and shot 8-for-25 from three, for a 32 percent clip.
  • The Bulldogs were outrebounded 42-31. Alabama A&M pulled down 13 offensive rebounds, which led to 10 second-chance points. The Tigers pulled down seven offensive rebounds, which led to 12 second-chance points.
  • Free throws made to opponents' attempts: A&M went 10-of-19 from the free throw line, while Tennessee State went 7-of-16.
  • Turnovers: A&M committed 14 turnovers, and gave up 32 points off those miscues. Tennessee State committed 16 turnovers, and allowed 16 points off of their miscues.
  • Bench points: The Tigers bench outscored the Bulldogs bench 38-14. Jon Brown led all scorers off the bench with 10 points.
  • Freshman Garrett Hicks and Cameron Tucker were the next highest scorers, with Hicks scoring nine to go with two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Tucker added eight points along with three rebounds and three assists.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will next face off against the University of Alabama-Birmingham on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Bartow Arena in Birmingham against the Conference USA opponent for the second consecutive year.
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