Sept 29, 2001

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Shannon Harris completed 27 of 41 passes for 344 yards to lead No. 25 Tennessee State past Southeast Missouri 20-14 Saturday.

The Tigers (3-0) gained 470 yards of total offense, but were called for 20 penalties for 169 yards. Tennessee State had two touchdowns called back because of penalties.

The Indians (2-3) had the ball at the Tennessee State 1-yard line with less than a minute to go, but were unable to score. Curtis Cooper was stopped for no gain as time ran out on the clock.

Marvin Jones was the Tigers' leading rusher with 15 carries for 64 yards. KaRon Key ran the ball three times for 6 yards, but scored the Tigers two touchdowns.

Cooper finished the game with 146 yards rushing and 70 yards receiving. Willie Ponder caught eight passes for 108 yards, including the Indians only two scores.