Williams scores 39 points, No. 23 Murray State beats Tenn St
Tennessee State forward Shakem Johnson (14) dunks against Murray State forward D.J. Burns (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee State forward Shakem Johnson (14) dunks against Murray State forward D.J. Burns (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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Tennessee State forward Kassim Nicholson (11) and Murray State guard Tevin Brown (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee State forward Kassim Nicholson (11) and Murray State guard Tevin Brown (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) drives past Tennessee State forward Kassim Nicholson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) drives past Tennessee State forward Kassim Nicholson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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Tennessee State guard Tajik Bartholomew (3) is defended by Murray State guard Carter Collins (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee State guard Tajik Bartholomew (3) is defended by Murray State guard Carter Collins (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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Tennessee State forward Shakem Johnson (14) celebrates after scoring against Murray State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee State forward Shakem Johnson (14) celebrates after scoring against Murray State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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