Harper scores 14 in Tennessee State's 66-49 victory over Eastern Illinois

Travis Harper II's 14 points helped Tennessee State defeat Eastern Illinois 66-49 on Thursday night.

By The Associated Press

The Associated Press
February 14, 2025 at 4:11AM

CHARLESTON, Ill. — Travis Harper II's 14 points helped Tennessee State defeat Eastern Illinois 66-49 on Thursday night.

Harper also contributed seven rebounds for the Tigers (13-13, 9-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Aaron Nkrumah scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Josh Ogundele shot 3 of 5 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.

Kooper Jacobi led the Panthers (8-18, 4-11) in scoring, finishing with 12 points and three steals. Eastern Illinois also got 10 points and seven rebounds from Zion Fruster. Obadiah Curtis also put up 10 points.

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These two teams both play Saturday. Tennessee State visits SIU-Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois hosts UT Martin.

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