TUSKEGEE, Ala. ^__ Tuskegee women's basketball will look to win their second straight game with a road trip to take on the Albany State Golden Rams in a critical Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup.
 
The game will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 5:30 p.m. inside the ASU West Campus Arena.
 
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Location: Albany, Ga. (ASU West Campus Arena)
Watch Live: ASU Athletics
Listen Live: Golden Tiger Sports Network (GTSN)
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
 
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (6-8, 3-4 SIAC)
Tuskegee enters the game with a 6-8 overall record and a 3-4 mark in SIAC play, looking to build on recent performances and improve their standing in the conference.
 
Tuskegee has relied on their strong offensive output from their veteran backcourt, Brittney Bolin and Hilani Cantone, who average 11.3 and 10.7 points per game, respectively. Both guards have also proven to be well rounded, with Cantone averaging 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, while Bolin averages 3.6 rebounds and a team-high 2.5 assists, along with 1.7 steals per contest.
 
Other key contributors such as Jasmine Manuel, who scores 7.3 points and leads the team in rebounding with 7.8 rebounds per game, along with Alexandria Johnson and Shemaiah Mackin, who has averaged 6.9 and 6.2 points per game, will need to continue their solid play to propel Tuskegee to victory on the road.
 
Additionally, the Golden Tigers' defensive efforts, particularly from their perimeter defense and transition game, will be critical as they aim to limit Albany State's offensive opportunities.
 
In their previous game, the Golden Tigers took a commanding 60-37 win over LeMoyne-Owen, with standout performances from Cantone and Alexandria Johnson leading the charge.
 
Johnson finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, and two steals along with Cantone contributing 14 points, and SyAnn Holmes recorded her first double-double for Tuskegee with 11 points and 10 rebounds secure their sixth win of the season.
 
The Golden Tigers also have been solid on defense this season, holding opponents to 56.9 points per game, while averaging 8.9 steals and 2.0 blocks per game.
 
ABOUT ALBANY STATE (6-7, 4-4 SIAC)
Albany State enters the game with a 6-7 overall record and a 4-4 mark in conference play.
 
Despite a balanced offensive attack, including Keyra Peterson, averaging a double-double of 11.8 points and 10 rebounds per game, and Na'Haviya Paxton, contributing 8.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, Albany State has struggled to keep up with stronger teams in the SIAC.
 
The Golden Rams have struggled to find consistently on both ends of the floor, with a scoring average of 61.2 points per game and a defensive average of 57.7 points allowed per game.
 
However, Albany State will be looking to extend a winning streak of their own, defeating Savannah Sate and Edward Waters over the last week.
 
This game will be a crucial one for both teams as they continue their journey through the SIAC schedule.
 
The Golden Tigers will look to use their balanced attack and solid defense to take control of the game early and extend their winning streak, while Albany State will aim to protect their home court and secure an important victory to climb up the conference standings.
 
Fans can tune in for a highly competitive and exciting contest between these two SIAC rivals.
 
How to Follow the Golden Tigers
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