Jayden Jones had 17 points in Tennessee State’s 127-61 win over East-West on Thursday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jayden Jones had 17 points in Tennessee State’s 127-61 win over East-West on Thursday.

Jones added six rebounds for the Tigers (1-1). Ajayi Simmons scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 4 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line, to go with nine rebounds. Arterio Morris shot 6 for 13, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc, to finish with 14 points, while adding five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Caleb Harris led the Phantoms in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Malik Bates added 11 points and seven rebounds for East-West, and Jordan Fenderson also had 10 points.

Tennessee State takes on Fisk at home on Monday, while East-West visits Lindenwood on Saturday.