Led by Aaron Nkrumah's 14 points, the Tennessee State Tigers defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 87-69 on Thursday night.

Led by Deon Perry's 19 points, including a three-quarter court heave at the buzzer, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Marist Red Foxes 59-56.

First-year coach Kim Caldwell and No. 19 Tennessee got their first signature win of the season and it came against the Lady ...