2020TSUEKUW

Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 20, 2020

Tennessee State University coach Jessica Kern started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Jasmine Broner, 5-9 Fr. Deaja Richardson, 5-10 Jr.Jaden Wrightsell, 5-7 Jr. Andreana Wrister, and 5-8 So. Jazmine Young.  Eastern Kentucky University countered with 6-1 Jr. Samari Mowbray, 5-10 Fr.Maleaha Bell, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-6 Jr. Teri Goodlett, and 5-7 Jr.De’ayra Davis.

Tennessee State University rallied late to earn a 67-64 victory over Tennessee State University in a come-from-behind victory.  The score was tied four times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Tennessee State shot 40% from the field including nine of 23 from the three point line.  The Tigers connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 20 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 37.9% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Tennessee State turnovers.

Jazmine Young led Tennessee State with 23 points and three assists.  Jaden Wrightsell added 20 points including three three point baskets12 rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Deaja Richardson recorded 11 points including two three point baskets.  Andreana Wrister chipped in with nine points including three three point baskets.  Jasmine Broner added two points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Teri Goodlett led Eastern Kentucky with 19 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  5-11 Jr. Bria Bass added 13 points including six of six free throws, and nine rebounds.  I’Liyah Green recorded eight points, six rebounds, three assists, one blocked shot, and four steals.  5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and six assists. 

Tennessee State University,13,16,20,18,67

Eastern Kentucky University,17,13,22,12,64

Tennessee State University (67) – Broner 2, Richardson 11, Wrightsell 20, Wrister 9, Young 23, Bennett 2.

Eastern Kentucky University (64) – Mowbray 5, Bell 0, Green 8, Goodlett 19, Davis 6, Stanton 7, Jordan 6, Bass 13,

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.