TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Coming off back-to-back conference wins, Tuskegee women's basketball will aim for three consecutive wins, hosting Central State on Saturday at 1 p.m. inside the Daniel "Chappie" James Center.
This matchup between the Golden Tigers and the Marauders promises to be a competitive contest as both teams continue to battle for positioning in the conference standings.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Jan. 18
Time: 1:00 p.m. CT
Location: Tuskegee, Ala. (Daniel "Chappie" James Center)
Watch Live: Golden Tiger Sports Network (GTSN)
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (7-8, 4-4 SIAC)
The Golden Tigers enter this matchup with a 7-8 overall record and a 4-4 mark in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
Tuskegee is riding a two-game win streak, having recently defeated LeMoyne-Owen and Albany State, and will be looking to extend that streak with a win over Central State.
Tuskegee has been led primarily by a pair of veteran guards this season in Brittney Bolin and Hilani Cantone, averaging 11.5 and 10.1 points per game respectively.
Bolin also leads the team at 2.3 assists along with 3.9 rebounds per contest, while Cantone pulls down 4.4 rebounds per game along with dishing out 2.1 assists. Both have proved their defensive abilities, with a combined 3.3 steals per game.
Jasmine Manuel has been strong in the post, averaging 6.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while Alexandria Johnson and SyAnn Holmes have played well over the win streak, with Johnson leading the team with 15 points and Holmes recorded her first double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, both against LeMoyne-Owen.
The Golden Tigers will need strong performances from these key players to continue their strong play and secure another victory.
ABOUT CENTRAL STATE (7-8, 4-4 SIAC)
Central State, on the other hand, has posted a 7-7 overall record and a 6-3 record in conference play. They are entering the game coming off a mixed stretch of performances but remain competitive within the SIAC.
The Marauders has relied on the scoring ability of Zhieyah Rolack, who is averaging 10.4 points per game, and Abbigail Peterson, who is contributing 9.4 points per game.
Rolack and Peterson's ability to score will be key for the Marauders as they face off against Tuskegee's defense, which has limited opponents to an average of 56.3 points per game.
Central State will also be looking to capitalize on their strong rebounding, as they currently hold a rebounding margin of +3.6.
The game will come down to how well both teams execute offensively while maintaining solid defense.
Tuskegee will rely on their defense, which averages 8.8 steals per game, and continue to pressure Central State's offense. With both teams having struggled with consistency at times, this game will be crucial for improving their position in the SIAC standings.
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