Tennessee State Tigers @ Lindenwood Lions
Bellinger's 13 help Tennessee State knock off Lindenwood 65-55
SAINT CHARLES, Mo -- — EJ Bellinger had 13 points in Tennessee State's 65-55 victory over Lindenwood on Thursday.
Bellinger also had six rebounds for the Tigers (14-10, 7-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. scored 12 points while shooting 3 for 6 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free throw line. Kinyon Hodges was 3 of 8 shooting and 4 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points.
Keenon Cole led the Lions (8-16, 2-9) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Darius Beane added 10 points for Lindenwood. In addition, Colin Ruffin had eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Gerritsen
- Cody Crum
- Chris Fuller
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood | 1-0 | - | 6-4 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-4 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 2-7 |

