Golden Tigers' defense shines in a road win over Central State, holding the opponent to 37.9% shooting and forcing nine turnovers.

By the Numbers
  • Tuskegee (TU): 67-57 victory over Central State (CSU)
  • Kusamae Draper led TU with 21 points and 7 rebounds
  • Martez Jones contributed a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds
  • D'Anthony Pennington added 11 points and 2 steals
  • TU's second-half performance led to a 40-27 scoring advantage over CSU
  • CSU shot 31% from the field and 8.3% from three-point range
State of Play
  • Tuskegee secured its third straight win, improving to 13-13 overall
  • TU's defense limited CSU's offensive efficiency
  • Golden Tigers dominated the second half, outscoring CSU 40-27
  • Tuskegee faces Kentucky State next to conclude the regular season
What's Next

Tuskegee will close out the regular season against Kentucky State on Monday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Bottom Line

Tuskegee's strong defensive performance and second-half dominance led to a crucial road victory over Central State, setting the stage for the upcoming season finale against Kentucky State.