Wilberforce, OH – The Tigers extended to 4 - 1 on the season with an 85 - 61 victory at Central State University.

The Tigers were led by Tobias Howard Jr with 21 points, eight steals and five rebounds. Fonz Hale followed close behind with 20 points, Rodney Smith with 17 and Stan Smith with 13. Tadeas Kapek led in rebounds for the Tigers with eight followed by Darius Bell and Kapone Barley with seven.

The Tigers were down by four midway through the first half before going on a 22-0 run, led by Howard with ten, to go ahead 35 - 17 with three minutes remaining. The Tigers scored at the buzzer to go into the half with the 48 - 28 lead over the Marauders.

The Tigers built their largest lead of the night after Howard forced the turnover and found R. Smith in transition to go ahead by 31 with six minutes left. The Marauders attempted the late rally with a 10 - 0 run with two minutes left before the Tigers answered with seven of their own to come away with the victory.

Up Next

The Tigers will compete in their last game before the break at Lake Erie College on Wednesday at 2 p.m.