Tennessee Tech Tops Tennessee State in Thrilling Finish
Monday, February 2, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Gentry Center
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 90, Tennessee State Tigers 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Tennessee State Tigers?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles beat Tennessee State Tigers 90-85 at Gentry Center on February 2, 2026.
Who was favored in Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Tennessee State Tigers?
Tennessee State Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles triumphed over the Tennessee State Tigers with a final score of 90-85 at the Gentry Center. This victory marks a significant moment for Tennessee Tech, who has struggled this season, now improving their record to 10-14 while Tennessee State falls to 14-9. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Tennessee Tech managing to secure a win despite their recent form.
Tennessee State entered the game with a solid home record of 14-8 and had been performing well, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, with an average of 82.4 points scored per game. They were on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Little Rock Trojans 70-63 and Lindenwood Lions 96-86. However, their performance at home had been slightly less dominant, with a home record of 3-1 in their last four games. In contrast, Tennessee Tech had struggled significantly, holding a record of just 9-14 overall and 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging only 65.3 points per game. They had recently snapped a losing streak with a win against the Little Rock Trojans, but their overall away record stood at 1-4.
The matchup was particularly noteworthy as it was a rematch of their previous encounter on December 31, 2025, where Tennessee State had emerged victorious with a score of 88-76. Historically, Tennessee State had the upper hand in their recent meetings, leading the head-to-head record 2-1 over the last two seasons, but this game showcased a shift in momentum.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests they were fielding their best available players. The market had set the odds with Tennessee State favored by 7.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 153.5 points. The odds reflected the expectation of a high-scoring game, which ultimately came to fruition.
The game conditions were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, and the scoring plays in the second half were particularly exciting. Key moments included a layup by Dante Harris that tied the game at 85, followed by a crucial three-point jumper by Ty Owens that put Tennessee Tech ahead 88-85. Free throws by Mekhi Cameron sealed the victory, as Tennessee Tech finished strong in the final moments of the game.
Viewers were treated to a showcase of resilience from Tennessee Tech as they fought back from a challenging season. The game highlighted the importance of clutch performances in critical moments, as well as the ability of teams to adapt and respond under pressure. The final score not only signifies a win for Tennessee Tech but also emphasizes the unpredictable nature of college basketball, where any team can emerge victorious on any given night.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TNST -7.5 | 153.5 o -105 / u -115 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +320 · Tennessee State Tigers -410 |
Leaders
- PointsAaron Nkrumah21Tennessee State Tigers
- AssistsDante Harris5Tennessee State Tigers
- ReboundsAaron Nkrumah7Tennessee State Tigers
- PointsMekhi Cameron23Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- AssistsTy Owens4Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- ReboundsMekhi Cameron9Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Recent form
Tennessee State Tigers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W282.4 scored · 77.8 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W70-63vs Little Rock TrojansJan 30
- W96-86at Lindenwood LionsJan 24
- L66-74at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 23
- W73-67vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 17
- W105-100vs Morehead State EaglesJan 16
- L70-74at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 10
- W90-68at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 9
- W84-79at Little Rock TrojansJan 3
- W88-76at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 31
- L82-91vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksDec 20
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak W165.3 scored · 75.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- W87-77vs Little Rock TrojansJan 31
- L58-62at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 24
- L68-89at Lindenwood LionsJan 23
- L70-76vs Morehead State EaglesJan 17
- L54-71vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 16
- W59-54at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 10
- L61-71at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 9
- L58-77at Little Rock TrojansJan 1
- L76-88vs Tennessee State TigersDec 31
- L62-86vs UT Martin SkyhawksDec 20
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
Box score
| Stat | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | Tennessee State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-53 | 33-71 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 15-24 | 6-24 |
| Three-point % | 63 | 25 |
| Free throws | 19-25 | 13-17 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 20 |
| Assists | 16 | 10 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 44 |
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 92 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half63-45Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half63-46Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half63-47Travis Harper II makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half65-47Dani Pounds makes 5-foot dunk (Mekhi Cameron assists)
- 2nd Half65-49Dante Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half67-49Malik Ferguson makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-51Dante Harris makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-53Jalen Pitre makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half68-53Brandon Muntu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-56Travis Harper II makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half68-58Antoine Lorick III makes layup
- 2nd Half68-60Travis Harper II makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half71-60Brandon Muntu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half71-63Aaron Nkrumah makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dante Harris assists)
- 2nd Half74-63Mekhi Cameron makes 23-foot three point jumper (Grant Slatten assists)
- 2nd Half76-63Mekhi Cameron makes layup
- 2nd Half76-65Antoine Lorick III makes layup
- 2nd Half77-65Dani Pounds makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-65Dani Pounds makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-67Dante Harris makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half79-67Ty Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-67Ty Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-69Dante Harris makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half82-69JaJuan Nicholls makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half82-71Dante Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half83-71Ty Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-71Ty Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-72Jalen Pitre makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-75Travis Harper II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dante Harris assists)
- 2nd Half84-76Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half84-77Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half84-78Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half84-79Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half84-81Travis Harper II makes layup
- 2nd Half84-83Aaron Nkrumah makes layup (Dante Harris assists)
- 2nd Half85-83Grant Slatten makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-85Dante Harris makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half88-85Ty Owens makes 26-foot three point jumper (JaJuan Nicholls assists)
- 2nd Half89-85Mekhi Cameron makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-85Mekhi Cameron makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Tennessee State Tigers, below favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Gentry CenterNashville, TN
- Attendance1153
- OfficialsTyler Kumpf, Tavares Armour, Chase Shaw
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