PULASKI, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern men's basketball extended their win streak to five in a row in a high-scoring affair defeating Shawnee State 93-88 on Thursday.

Kendall Wright led the Firehawks with career-high 21 points. Kavion Hancock added 16 points. Brady Brown missed a double-double pitching in 15 points with eight boards. CJ Greer, Adarion Hudson, and Tad Sivley each contributed 11 points. Hudson dished out 13 assists to complete a double-double.

UTS would take control of the opening half leading 52-42 at the break. The Firehawks would shoot just a shade under 60% in the first 20 minutes. UTS found an AT&T card dialing long distance 10 times out of 15 chances. Both teams would shoot 40+% in the final half. SSU would make a run in the final minutes, but a pair of Hancock free-throws would take the game out of reach, and score a win for the good guys.

UTS would shoot 31 of 60 for 52% from the field. There wouldn't be any lead changes and five ties.

NEXT UP

The Firehawks will continue to play at the Curry Athletic Complex hosting the Bears of Pikeville on Saturday, January 28th. Tip-off is slated for 3 p.m

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