NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -- Jeremiah Crutcher scored all 16 of his points in the second half and Tennessee State defeated Detroit 78-75 on Saturday night.
Tennessee State (9-17) shot 58.6 percent in the second half (17 of 29), including 66.7 percent from 3-point range in the frame (8 of 12) to overcome a 32-28 halftime deficit.
Detroit (7-20) led 36-32 with 17:14 left before the Tigers went on a 10-2 run to take a 42-38 lead on a Jeremiah Crutcher 3-pointer with 14:46 left. The Titans took back the lead, 68-67, with 3:02 left on a Donavan Foster jumper.
The Tigers responded with seven unanswered points. Jerrell Houston capped the run with two free throws for a 75-68 Tennessee State advantage with 1:43 remaining.
Houston paced the Tigers with 17 points and former Chestatee High standout Parker Smith added 14.
Michael Harrington scored 14 points and Stephens notched 13 for the Titans.
Wednesday
November 27th, 2024
6:29PM
