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TSU started strong by taking a 29-19 lead in the first half with SWAC Preseason Player of the Year, Omar Strong leading the way with 8 points. Newcomer Ray Penn had 7 points.
The Tigers were force to fight off a charge by Louisiana-Lafayette in the second half. The Ragin’ Cajuns closed the 10 point gap and tied the game at 65-65 with two clutch free-throws with no time left on the clock.
ULL jumped out to a 71-70 lead on overtime but Dexter Ellington hit two free-throws to give the Tigers a one point lead with 39 seconds left to play. Kyrie Sutton sealed the deal with two-free throws at the seven second mark to put TSU up by three put away Louisiana-Lafayette’s hope of a second comeback.
Penn lead the Tigers with 17 points and 4 assists. Strong and Fred Sturdivant finished the game with 14 points each. Sturdivant added 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.
COURTESY: Rodney Bush, TSU Sports Information Director
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