The Portland Pilots (3-0) will host the Tennessee State Tigers (2-0) after winning three straight home games.
Portland was victorious in its most recent game against UC Riverside, 76-65, on Sunday. Tyler Harris led the way with 22 points, and also had 12 rebounds and one assist. Tennessee State won its previous game against Kentucky State, 83-58, on Thursday. EJ Bellinger was its leading scorer with 20 points.
When is Portland vs. Tennessee State and when does it start?
This game between the Pilots and Tigers is scheduled to tip off on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Portland vs. Tennessee State
The Pilots and Tigers will hit the court at Chiles Center for this matchup on November 15, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Portland Pilots vs. Tennessee State Tigers Game Preview
Portland Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Offensively, Portland was the 39th-ranked team in the nation (77.8 points per game) last season. Defensively, it was seventh-worst (78.6 points allowed per game).
Last year, the Pilots averaged just 2.8 more points per game (77.8) than the Tigers allowed (75.0).
Portland was the 18th-best squad in the country in 3-pointers made (9.7 per game) and 28th in 3-point percentage (37.5%) last year.
The Pilots scored 83.9 points per game last year in home games, which was 15.1 more points than they averaged away from home (68.8).
Tennessee State Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Tennessee State ranked 34th in the nation last year with 78.1 points per game. At the other end of the court, it ranked 311th with 75.0 points allowed per game.
The Tigers’ 78.1 points per game last year were just 0.5 fewer points than the 78.6 the Pilots allowed to opponents.
Tennessee State ranked top-25 last year in three-point shooting, 16th-best in college basketball with 9.8 three-pointers per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 153rd with a 34.7% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
The Tigers scored 85.8 points per game at home last season, and 67.7 on the road.
Pilots Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Robertson | 32 | 15.6 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Moses Wood | 29 | 15.3 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Kristian Sjolund | 33 | 11.6 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Mike Meadows | 21 | 11.0 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Juan Sebastian Gorosito | 33 | 7.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
Tigers Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Clay | 16 | 21.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Jr. Clay | 30 | 19.2 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. | 31 | 13.7 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Christian Brown | 17 | 12.1 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Dedric Boyd | 30 | 11.1 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
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