College Basketball News

Tennessee State fires coach Alexander (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Cy Alexander has been fired as basketball coach at Tennessee State. His dismissal was announced Friday by athletic director Teresa Phillips. He said the Tiger basketball program needs "a new direction." Assistant coach Mark Pittman was named interim coach. Alexander was in his sixth season at Tennessee State, posting a record of 67-107 overall and 48-56 in the Ohio Valley Conference.