NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a stirring performance on Thursday night, Carlous Williams led Tennessee State to a victory over Morehead State with a dominant 17-point showing, contributing to a final score of 64-55. Williams was efficient on the court, making 6 of 9 shots from the field and a perfect 4 for 4 from the free-throw line to secure the Tigers’ win. He was supported by Knute Wood, who added 10 points by successfully sinking 2 of his 3 attempts from beyond the arc and remaining flawless at the line, and Aaron Nkrumah, who contributed nine points despite a tough night of shooting.
The contest, part of the Ohio Valley Conference matchups, was crucial for Tennessee State, which currently holds a 15-15 overall record with an 11-8 conference record. Morehead State, however, struggled, marking their eighth consecutive loss, bringing their record to 14-16 overall and 9-10 in the conference. For the Eagles, Tyler Brelsford and Dieonte Miles both scored 10 points, while Khouri Carvey added nine points along with an impressive seven rebounds.
Looking forward, both teams are scheduled to play on Saturday. Tennessee State will have the home-court advantage as they host Southern Indiana. Meanwhile, Morehead State is set to travel to UT Martin, aiming to halt their losing streak and turn their season around.
This recap reflects on a competitive night in Ohio Valley Conference basketball, highlighting standout performances and previewing upcoming games that could be pivotal in shaping the standings as the teams approach the end of the season.
