SAINT CHARLES, Mo (AP) EJ Bellinger had 13 points in Tennessee State Tigers's 65-55 victory over Lindenwood Lions 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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