| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 13 | 42 | 55 |
| TNST | 30 | 35 | 65 |
Johnson leads way for Tennessee St. over Jacksonville St.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Shakem Johnson had 17 points as Tennessee State topped Jacksonville State 65-55 on Thursday night.
Wesley Harris had 13 points and seven rebounds for Tennessee State (17-13, 9-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Michael Littlejohn added 10 points and six rebounds.
Jacksonville State scored 13 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Kayne Henry had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Gamecocks (12-18, 7-10). Jacara Cross added 12 points.
The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Gamecocks for the season. Tennessee State defeated Jacksonville State 72-62 on Jan. 30. Tennessee State finishes out the regular season against Belmont at home on Saturday. Jacksonville State finishes out the regular season against Tennessee Tech at home on Saturday.
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2019-2020 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 15-3 | - | 26-7 |
| Murray State | 15-3 | - | 23-9 |
| Austin Peay | 14-4 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 12-6 | 3 | 16-17 |
| Tennessee State | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Eastern Illinois | 9-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Morehead State | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Tennessee Tech | 6-12 | 9 | 9-22 |
| UT Martin | 5-13 | 10 | 9-20 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-13 | 10 | 8-23 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-15 | 12 | 7-24 |