COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Jr. Clay scored 19 points as Tennessee Tech defeated Southeast Missouri 98-94 on Thursday night.

John Pettway added 17 points for the Golden Eagles, while Kenny White Jr. chipped in 16. Clay hit 9 of 10 free throws. He added six assists. White also had five steals. Daniel Ramsey had 13 points for Tennessee Tech (8-19, 5-9 Ohio Valley Conference).

Eric Reed Jr. scored a career-high 35 points for the Redhawks (11-16, 6-8). Manny Patterson tied a season high with 20 points and had 10 rebounds. Nana Akenten had 14 points.

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