Wright has 18, SIU-Edwardsville defeats Tennessee Tech 64-51

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Shamar Wright scored 18 points as SIU-Edwardsville beat Tennessee Tech 64-51 on Thursday.

Wright also contributed five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and four blocks for the Cougars (10-4). Ray'Sean Taylor scored 14 points while going 5 of 14 (2 for 8 from distance), and added eight rebounds. Deejuan Pruitt recorded 13 points and was 5 of 9 shooting (2 for 3 from distance).

Jayvis Harvey led the Golden Eagles (4-10) in scoring, finishing with 14 points. Tyrone Perry added 12 points for Tennessee Tech. Jaylen Sebree also put up 11 points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. SIU-Edwardsville visits Southeast Missouri State and Tennessee Tech visits Lindenwood.

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