TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Tuskegee's women's basketball team is gearing up for a competitive road matchup against the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Sunday, November 14, at 4 p.m. CT at Kelly Court inside Spragins Hall.
Coming off a strong season opener with a 60-50 victory over West Alabama, the Golden Tigers aim to build on this success. UAH, meanwhile, stands at 1-1 for the season and will look to defend their home court advantage.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, Nov. 17
Time: 4 p.m. CT
Location: Huntsville, Ala. (Kelly Court at Spragins Hall)
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ABOUT TUSKEGEE (1-0, 0-0 SIAC)
In their first game, Tuskegee showcased a balanced offense and disciplined defense.
Key players included
Brittney Bolin, who scored 14 points on 50 percent shooting from the field, and
Jasmine Manuel, who notched an impressive double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Other contributors included
Hilani Cantone, scoring 11 points, and
Alexandria Johnson, who added 10 points, showing the team's depth and offensive potential.
Defensively, Tuskegee held West Alabama to a low 26 percent field goal percentage, emphasizing their strength on the boards with a 44-38 rebounding edge.
Tuskegee's team statistics are promising
__ they shot 41.8 percent from the field, made 27.3 percent of their three-pointers, and achieved an impressive 78.6 percent from the free-throw line.
Although the team committed 21 turnovers, their rebounding advantage and defensive pressure compensated, as they accumulated seven steals and two blocks in the contest.
ABOUT UAH (1-1, 0-0 GSC)
The UAH Chargers enter the game with a 1-1 record. They suffered a narrow 70-74 loss to Florida Southern but bounced back with a 55-54 win over Rollins.
The Chargers are averaging 62.5 points per game, shooting 37.5 percent from the field. They present a threat from beyond the arc, averaging 8.5 three-pointers per game, albeit at a 25.8 percent accuracy rate.
Their top scorer, Lili Wilken, averages 13 points per game and has shown her playmaking ability with 11 assists across two games. Millie Brown also contributes offensively with 12.5 points per game, while Alexis Woods commands the glass, averaging 7.5 rebounds per game.
Defensively, UAH has allowed an average of 64 points per game and holds an edge on the boards, averaging 47 rebounds. Their interior defense has been solid, with a 4.5 block per game average. However, they have struggled with turnovers, losing possession 14 times per game on average.
How to Follow the Golden Tigers
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