COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — In an exciting game on Thursday evening, Tennessee Tech showcased their basketball talent by defeating Bryan with a final score of 89-74. Rodney Johnson Jr. was a standout performer for the Golden Eagles, contributing significantly with a remarkable 27 points. Johnson demonstrated his shooting prowess by hitting 12 of his 17 attempts from the field, including a commendable 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.

Supporting Johnson was Daniel Egbuniwe, who also had an impressive outing, finishing the game with 22 points. Egbuniwe was efficient, making 8 of his 12 shots, which included 4 successful shots from the three-point range. He also contributed with five rebounds and five assists, rounding out a strong performance. Jaylon Johnson added depth to the team’s scoring with 16 points, shooting 4 of 9 from the floor, including a solid 3 for 8 from long distance, and was perfect from the free-throw line, going 5 for 5.

On the other side, the Lions from Bryan managed to find their offensive rhythm as well, led by Dalen Gales who netted 22 points. Trey Morrow made a vital contribution, scoring 15 points while also grabbing seven rebounds. Josh Baugher had a well-rounded game, finishing with 11 points, alongside seven rebounds and seven assists, in addition to making two steals to help his team defensively.

Overall, Tennessee Tech’s balanced offensive efforts and strong individual performances paved the way for their victory, marking an important moment early in the season as they improved their record to 1-1.