Harper scores 7 points in overtime to lift Howard over Tennessee State 88-84

Nov 14, 2024, 01:03 pm

ATLANTA -- — Blake Harper scored seven of his 18 points in overtime to help Howard beat Tennessee State 88-84 on Wednesday night.

Brandon Weston made a pair of free throws for Tennessee State with 10 seconds left and Howard's Marcus Dockery missed a jumper to force overtime tied 75-all. Harper opened the extra period with consecutive 3-pointers and added a free throw as Howard outscored Tennessee State 13-9.

Harper shot 6 for 8 for the Bison (2-2). Bryce Harris scored 17 points and added 11 rebounds. Dockery finished with 15 points.

Weston led the Tigers (1-3) with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Justus Jackson added 22 points for Tennessee State. Aaron Nkrumah also had 12 points and three steals.

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