TUSKEGEE, Ala. – Tuskegee men's basketball is set to host Allen for an important SIAC battle on Saturday at 3 p.m. inside the Daniel "Chappie" James Center.
 
The Golden Tigers come into this matchup with a 4-6 overall record and a 2-2 mark in the SIAC after a solid road victory against Kentucky State.
 
Allen enters the game with a 3-5 record overall and 2-3 in SIAC play, looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Miles College.
 
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Location: Tuskegee, Ala. (Daniel "Chappie" James Center)
Watch Live: Golden Tiger Sports Network (GTSN)
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
 
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (4-6, 2-2 SIAC)
Tuskegee has shown flashes of strong performances but has struggled with consistency in some areas.
 
For Tuskegee, the team has relied heavily on the performances of guards Kevin Sesberry and D'Anthony Pennington, both averaging double-digit points.
 
Sesberry leads the team in scoring at 15.2 points per game and has been crucial in both scoring and rebounding with 4.6 rebounds per game.
 
Pennington, averaging 12.8 points per game, has provided steady offensive output and is one of the team's leaders in assists with 2.3 per game.
 
Both players are important contributors to Tuskegee's offense, but the team has faced challenges with shooting efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc, where they have struggled with a 29.5 percent shooting percentage.
 
The Golden Tigers have a strong overall rebounding presence, averaging 35.6 rebounds per game with contributions from players like Kusamae Draper, who also leads the team in assists with 5.2 per game.
 
Tuskegee's defense has been a point of emphasis, as they are averaging 8.2 steals per game but will need to improve their shooting percentages to continue competing at a high level in the conference.
 
ABOUT ALLEN (3-5, 2-3 SIAC)
Allen has been led by Marc Raye, who is averaging 11.9 points per game, and Jordan Edmond, who is contributing 9.9 points per game. Raye has been a reliable scorer and one of the more consistent shooters on the team.
 
Allen's offense has centered around their ability to get to the free-throw line, where they are shooting 67.5 percent, but they have struggled with their three-point shooting, hitting only 27.5 percent from beyond the arc.
 
The team has shown resilience in their conference play and will be looking to rebound from their recent losses and gain momentum in the standings.
 
Defensively, Allen has been solid but will need to step up against a Tuskegee team that has struggled offensively. Allen is allowing an average of 65 points per game, while Tuskegee has been scoring 65.8 points per game.
 
This sets the stage for a matchup where both teams will need to focus on capitalizing on defensive opportunities and improving offensive execution.
 
As the Golden Tigers aim for their third SIAC win, this game presents a pivotal opportunity to build momentum before entering the bulk of conference play.
 
Both teams will be looking for a critical win to improve their standings, and Tuskegee will need to rely on its leaders to produce on both ends of the floor.
 
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