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Tennessee State Tigers Claw Way Past Salukis
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With the score 56-46 in Southern's favor, Ralph Johnson hit a field goal and George McNeil added another, plus a free throw, to put the Salukis ahead 61-46 with about five minutes to go.
But the scoring ended there for the Salukis as'tldridge and his fast-charging teammates came from almost nowhere to pull off the upset victory. Combining a tight full-court press with its unbelievable shooting, Tennessee State was able to force the game on Southern in those final minutes.
After being behind from the final stages of the first half, the Tigers moved ahead 63- 61 with 35 seconds to Mlow a pair of free throws by Bruce Fowler. Two more free tllppws about 20 seconds later by Phil Scott, a 5-7 guard, iced the game for the home court Tigers.
McNeil and Boyd O'Neal tied for the scoring lead for the Salukis with 16 points each. They were followed by Dave Lee, Randy Goin and Clarence Smith, who each added eight. Ralph Johnson had three and Lloyd Stovall, two, to complete Southern's scoring.
Henry Watkins wound up as high man for the Tigeirs with 22 points while Eldridge, who spearheaded the victory drive, had 18.
The loss was the fourth on the road in eight games for the Salukis, who are still unbeaten in 10 home contests so far this year.
The next game for the Salukis will be Thursday night at the Arena agaijnstthe Puerto Rican Olympic team.
Daily Egyptian Diversity News Archive (Southern Illinois University Carbondale)
Daily Egyptian Diversity News Archive (Southern Illinois University Carbondale)
