CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Dedric Boyd had a season-high 28 points as Tennessee State Tigers narrowly beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 78-75 on Thursday night.

Kassim Nicholson had 15 points for Tennessee State (4-6). Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. added 15 points. Kenny Cooper had six rebounds.

Tahlik Chavez had 17 points for the Buccaneers (3-7). Cheikh Faye added eight rebounds.

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