The Library Media — Sports · Sports Desk
Tennessee State Sets Program Scoring Record in 117-56 Win Over Mississippi Valley State
By Megan McCarthy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State set a program scoring record with 117 points in a 117-56 victory over Mississippi Valley State at the Gentry Center, earning its first win over a Division I opponent this season and improving to 2-2.
The Tigers surpassed their previous record of 116 points, set against Austin Peay on March 1, 2014, according to the OVC recap and Sportradar.
Somah Kamara led the historic scoring effort with a career-high 29 points in 23 minutes. Kamara shot 12-of-13 from the field and made all five of her 3-point attempts. She also recorded three rebounds and three assists, including 17 points in the third quarter alone.
Tennessee State’s scoring came in waves. Mississippi Valley State opened the game with the first points, but the Tigers finished the first quarter ahead 24-15. Tennessee State then opened the second quarter with an 11-0 run, extending its lead to 35-15 before carrying a 49-30 advantage into halftime.
The decisive separation came after the break. Tennessee State erupted for 45 points in the third quarter, shooting 80% from the field by making 16 of 20 attempts, including seven 3-pointers. The Tigers entered the fourth quarter with a 94-42 lead and eventually led by as many as 63 points.
LaKiara Alexander delivered an all-around performance with 18 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, finishing one assist short of a triple-double. She made 9 of 13 shots and committed no turnovers.
Addison Melton added 19 points, six rebounds and four assists. Raegan Starks finished with 11 points, eight rebounds and three steals, while Nandinkhusel Nyamjav scored 10 points.
Tennessee State shot 58.3% from the field, made 16 3-pointers and had five players reach double figures. The 117-point total marked a new high for the program.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
From The Library — the estate of our family.
