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Tennessee State Falls 73-62 to Murray State - Recap
KJ Williams went off for 39 points and added 6 rebounds leading Murray State to a 73-62 win over Tennessee State on Thursday at Gentry Center.
Murray State did not, however, defeat Tennessee State against the spread, which closed at -14.5 at most sportsbooks.
Justice Hill had 9 points for Murray State and DJ Burns chipped in with 9 points. Tevin Brown had 5 assists for them, while DJ Burns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Tennessee State got 13 points from Carlos Marshall Jr. in a losing cause and another 12 points from Marcus Fitzgerald Jr.. Shakem Johnson contributed 3 assists for them, while Kassim Nicholson had 9 rebounds.
Murray State trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Murray State had a 30-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Murray State takes its act on the road to face Morehead State looking for another win. For Tennessee State, they head on the road to face Austin Peay.