Jessamy scores 16, Tennessee State defeats Western Illinois 72-52

By Canadian Press on January 11, 2025.

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Ron Jessamy scored 16 points as Tennessee State beat Western Illinois 72-52 on Saturday night.

Jessamy added eight rebounds and five blocks for the Tigers (6-11, 2-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Josh Ogundele scored 12 points while finishing 5 of 7 from the floor and added eight rebounds.

Julius Rollins led the Leathernecks (8-9, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and two steals. Marko Maletic added 13 points for Western Illinois.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. Tennessee State hosts SIU-Edwardsville and Western Illinois travels to play Morehead State.

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