# Tennessee State Dominates Fisk 123-73 in Battle of Jefferson Street

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- Published: 2026-11-10T17:02:50-05:00
- Author: Thaddaeus McAdams

**NASHVILLE, TN (November 9, 2026)** – The Battle of Jefferson Street belonged to
Tennessee State University on Monday night as the Tigers delivered a commanding **
123-73 victory over crosstown rival Fisk University** at the Gentry Center. In front
of 3,521 fans, TSU combined a dominant offensive performance with a special pregame
celebration honoring the program’s historic 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference championship
and NCAA Tournament appearance.

Once the game tipped off, Tennessee State wasted little time taking control. With
the Tigers leading 12-9 early in the first half, Deondrea Lindsey sparked a 14-0
run that quickly pushed the advantage to 26-9. TSU never trailed and continued to
build its lead behind an aggressive defense, efficient shooting and relentless pressure
in transition.

**Aaron Bradshaw** led the way with a game-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting while
adding five blocked shots. The Tigers’ big man established his presence early, scoring
17 points in the first half and helping Tennessee State build a 54-36 halftime advantage.

The Tigers came out even stronger after the break, opening the second half with 
11 unanswered points to stretch their lead to 65-36. From there, Tennessee State
continued to pour it on, scoring 69 second-half points and eventually reaching the
century mark for the second consecutive game.

The offensive production was spread throughout the lineup, with **all five TSU starters
scoring in double figures**. Lindsey finished with 16 points, Arterio Morris contributed
15 points, nine assists and five steals, while Christian Alston added 13. Ty-Laur
Johnson recorded an impressive double-double with 11 points and 12 assists, along
with six rebounds and five steals.

Tennessee State’s depth was equally impressive. Ajayi Simmons and Daniel Vieira-
Tuck each contributed 11 points off the bench, with Vieira-Tuck providing one of
the night’s exciting sequences when he followed a defensive block and rebound with
a fast-break dunk. The Tigers’ reserves combined for 45 points.

Statistically, the performance was overwhelming. Tennessee State shot nearly **60
percent from the field**, dished out 31 assists and forced 27 Fisk turnovers, converting
those mistakes into 45 points. The Tigers also dominated inside, outscoring the 
Bulldogs 80-34 in the paint while holding Fisk to just 37.1 percent shooting.

Defensively, TSU recorded 20 steals and 12 blocked shots, consistently disrupting
Fisk’s offense and creating opportunities in transition. The Tigers finished with
a commanding 45-14 advantage in fast-break points.

Beyond the final score, the evening celebrated the continued growth of Tennessee
State basketball. From honoring last season’s conference championship and NCAA Tournament
appearance to delivering a dominant performance against a familiar Nashville opponent,
the Tigers gave their home crowd plenty to celebrate.

With the victory, Tennessee State improved to **2-1 on the season** and now turns
its attention to a much tougher road test against the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville on Friday, November 13.

For one night at the Gentry Center, the championship celebration and the Battle 
of Jefferson Street came together as Tennessee State reminded its fans of the program’s
winning tradition and its ambitions for the season ahead.