JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Patrick Miller scored 19 points, and Kellen Thornton and M.J. Rhett added double-doubles as Tennessee State won its fourth consecutive game, beating Jacksonville State 66-57 Saturday night to remain unbeaten in Ohio Valley Conference play. Darion Rackley scored 22 points and Tarvin Gaines 17 for the Gamecocks.

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Bruce Massey turned in 12 points as Middle Tennessee held off South Alabama's late charge and escaped with a 60-56 victory in Sun Belt Conference action Saturday night. Augustine Rubit led South Alabama with 14 rebounds and added 10 points, while Mychal Ammons added 15 points.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Z. Mason and Gee McGhee scored 17 points apiece as Chattanooga beat Samford 74-70 Saturday night in a Southern Conference game. Farad Cobb chipped in with 16 points to help the Mocs.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Deonte Alexander had 19 points, Stephen Hurt scored 17 and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and Lipsomb defeated East Tennessee State 60-56 on Saturday night in an Atlantic Sun Conference game. Khion Sankey contributed eight points and nine rebounds for the Bisons.