Eastern Florida State College defeated Tallahassee State College 63-59 in overtime on Nov. 7, 2026. Taaliyah Porter scored 21 points, hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 54-54 and made key free throws in the extra period. The victory gave Eastern Florida State College its third straight win after the Titans entered with a 3-0 record, while Tallahassee State College entered at 0-2.
Tallahassee State College led by four points after the first quarter and held an eight-point advantage at halftime. Eastern Florida State College tied the game after the break and stayed within reach through the fourth quarter. The teams each scored 15 points in the fourth before Porter’s tying 3-pointer sent the game to overtime.
Porter, Eastern Florida State answer in overtime
Eastern Florida State College outscored Tallahassee State College 9-5 in overtime to secure the road victory. Porter converted 12 of 13 free-throw attempts, while Saliz Ward added 14 points. Ayana Tabb contributed six points and 12 rebounds, and Aurora Toyomasu finished with nine points and six rebounds.
Eastern Florida State College held a 36-29 rebounding advantage and scored 18 points off Tallahassee State College turnovers. The Titans shot 29.6% from the field, compared with 37.3% for Tallahassee State College, but made enough plays at the foul line and on the glass to prevail. Aïssé Coulibaly led Tallahassee State College with 18 points.
What comes next
Eastern Florida State College is scheduled to play at Beacon College next Wednesday. The matchup will be the Titans’ next opportunity to extend their winning streak. Eastern Florida State College will enter that game after overcoming an eight-point halftime deficit and winning in overtime on the road.
FSB Take
Eastern Florida State College’s response after halftime was central to the victory. The Titans turned a deficit into a tied game, then outscored Tallahassee State College 9-5 in overtime. Porter’s late 3-pointer and free throws provided the decisive individual plays, while the rebounding advantage helped Eastern Florida State College withstand Tallahassee State College’s higher shooting percentage.
Source: Original report