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ATLANTA, Ga. 鈥� Tuskegee men's basketball continued its impressive postseason run with a commanding 68-46 victory over Clark Atlanta in the SIAC Championship semifinals on Friday night at Forbes Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
With the win, the Golden Tigers extend their winning streak to five games and improve to 16-13 overall. Tuskegee will now face Savannah State in the SIAC Championship game on Saturday.
Tuskegee set the tone early, using a strong defensive presence and efficient shooting to build a lead that Clark Atlanta struggled to overcome. The Golden Tigers dominated both halves, leading 38-22 at the break and maintaining their advantage throughout the second half.
The Golden Tigers wasted no time asserting themselves on the offensive end. Kevin Sesberry got off to a hot start, knocking down three consecutive three-pointers in the opening minutes to give Tuskegee an early advantage.
His deep shooting, combined with key defensive stops, allowed the Golden Tigers to go on an 11-0 run that put them ahead 15-4 within the first five minutes.
Clark Atlanta managed to cut the deficit to single digits behind the efforts of Xavier Griffith, who hit a three-pointer to make it 25-16 with just over seven minutes remaining in the first half.
However, Tuskegee responded with another run, sparked by a three-pointer from RJ Walker and a transition layup from Kusamae Draper, pushing the lead back to double digits.
D'Anthony Pennington added to the momentum with a deep three-pointer in the final two minutes, helping Tuskegee take a commanding 38-22 lead at halftime.
The Golden Tigers shot a scorching 57.1 percent (8-of-14) from beyond the arc in the first half while holding Clark Atlanta to just 9.1 percent (1-of-11) shooting from three-point range.
Tuskegee maintained control in the second half, continuing to apply defensive pressure and limiting Clark Atlanta's offensive rhythm.
The Golden Tigers opened the half with a quick 5-0 burst, highlighted by a Pennington mid-range jumper and a pair of free throws from Draper, extending the lead to 21 points.
Clark Atlanta attempted to rally behind Griffith, who connected on a three-pointer to cut the deficit to 12 at the 17:58 mark, but Tuskegee quickly answered with another Sesberry jumper to halt the momentum.
The Golden Tigers' defense held Clark Atlanta to just 32.1 percent shooting for the game and forced 16 turnovers, which led to 21 points off turnovers.
Sesberry continued his offensive showcase, finishing the game with a game-high 27 points on an efficient 9-of-11 shooting, including 6-of-7 from three-point range.
He also added six rebounds and three steals in a stellar all-around performance. Pennington provided strong support with 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Draper chipped in 11 points and five rebounds.
On the defensive end, Tuskegee's interior presence was dominant.
The Golden Tigers recorded five blocked shots and limited Clark Atlanta to just 14.8 percent shooting from three-point range (4-of-27). Noah Goines was a force in the paint, finishing with eight rebounds, two blocks, and six points.
Tuskegee shot 49.0 percent (25-of-51) from the field while holding Clark Atlanta to 32.1 percent (17-of-53).
The Golden Tigers were lights out from beyond the arc, hitting 55.0 percent (11-of-20) of their three-point attempts, compared to Clark Atlanta's 14.8 percent (4-of-27).
Tuskegee also controlled the rebounding battle, finishing with a 37-32 advantage, including 10 offensive boards that led to 15 second-chance points.
Up Next:
With the win, Tuskegee advances to the SIAC Championship game, where they will face Savannah State on Saturday. The Golden Tigers, who last won the conference title in 2014, will look to continue their strong play and capture the championship.
Tipoff for the SIAC Championship game is set for 4:30 p.m. ET at Forbes Arena, with the game broadcast live on ESPN+.
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