Tennessee State Tigers

Tennessee State Tigers

23-10 - 1st in OVC
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field

The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

Your guide to March Madness Day 2: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more Your guide to March Madness Day 2: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more

ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.

Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round

ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Iowa State loses star F Joshua Jefferson to an injury in first-round NCAA blowout of Tennessee State Iowa State loses star F Joshua Jefferson to an injury in first-round NCAA blowout of Tennessee State

— Nobody on the Iowa State bench knew how badly Joshua Jefferson was hurt when the All-American forward landed awkwardly on his left ankle in the opening minutes of their first-round game against Tennessee State on Friday.

Hour 4: Nolan Smith Hour 4: Nolan Smith

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Nolan Smith to the show to talk about his Tennessee State Tigers' run to the NCAA Tournament. Who won the Jaylen Waddle trade between the Broncos and Dolphins? LJ Rader stops by the studio to talk about his new book "Art But Make It Sports", based on his viral social media account. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Alex Caruso is blocking shots with his shoes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best of UnSportsmanLike 3/18/26 Best of UnSportsmanLike 3/18/26

Team USA lost the World Baseball Classic Championship to Venezuela. How did this happen and where does US Baseball go from here? ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins to discuss that and more. Then, ESPN NFL Insider Kimberley A. Martin stops by the studio to explain why she has beef with Evan. Plus, Tennessee State Head Coach Nolan Smith joins the show ahead of the NCAA Tournament! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026 Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026

ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament

Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

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Jeff Borzello makes his picks for the 2026 NCAA tournament, from the First Four through the Final Four.

OVC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Tennessee State 80.3 - 10 23
Morehead State 75.3 3 13 20
Southeast Missour.. 74.5 3 13 20
UT Martin 69.8 1 11 22
SIU Edwardsville 71.0 3.5 13 19
Lindenwood 77.8 5 15 18
Little Rock 70.5 10.5 20 12
Tennessee Tech 73.3 9 18 13
Eastern Illinois 67.1 10 20 13
Southern Indiana 68.7 14.5 23 7
Western Illinois 64.9 17 26 5
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Aaron Nkrumah
  • Assists Per Game

    Dante Harris
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Travis Harper II

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Jalen Pitre
  • Steals Per Game

    Aaron Nkrumah
  • Blocks Per Game

    Antoine Lorick III