White scores 21, Little Rock defeats Tennessee State 89-77

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — CJ White scored 21 points and Little Rock beat Tennessee State 89-77 on Saturday.

White had seven rebounds and five assists for the Trojans (6-15, 2-6 Ohio Valley Conference), who snapped a six-game skid. D.J. Smith hit 5 of 7 shots from 3-point range and scored 18 with six rebounds. Deantoni Gordon shot 5 of 8 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line to finish with 14 points.

The Tigers (11-10, 3-5) were by Jr. Clay's 33 points and six assists. Dedric Boyd had 12 points. Zion Griffin pitched in with nine points and nine rebounds.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Little Rock visits Morehead State while Tennessee State visits Southeast Missouri State.

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