Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Jordan Cyphers scored 23 points as the
fourth-seeded Tennessee State Tigers advanced past the fifth-seeded Morehead
State Eagles, 88-75, in an Ohio Valley Conference quarterfinal matchup at
Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
Robert Covington added 21 points and eight rebounds and Patrick Miller and
Kellen Thornton each had 15 points for Tennessee State (18-13). Miller also
handed out 10 assists for his third double-double of the season.
Drew Kelly had 16 points and seven rebounds, Angelo Warner registered 15
points and seven boards and Milton Chavis chipped in 12 points for Morehead
State (15-18).
In the first half the Tigers shot at a 50 percent clip, while holding the
Eagles to just 34.5 percent shooting, to take a 41-30 lead into the break.
After halftime the Eagles improved to 50 percent shooting but the Tigers
nailed five shots from long range and 14-of-18 from the free-throw line to
coast to the victory.
Tennessee State will take on top-seed Belmont in Friday's semifinals.
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