The Tigers finished the 2015 – 16 season 20 – 11 , 11 – 5 in OVC play to finish in a three-way tie for second place in the East Division . They lost in the quarterfinals of the OVC Tournament to Austin Peay . They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they lost in the first round to Ball State
OVC Tournament
2016 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 Tennessee State Tigers basketball team