TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Tuskegee men's basketball will host Kentucky State on Monday, January 20, at 3:00 p.m. inside the Daniel "Chappie" James Center, as part of the Martin Luther King Day festivities.
The Golden Tigers enter this matchup with a 7-8 overall record and a 5-4 mark in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). They will look to build on a dominant 78-61 win over Central State on January 18.
On the other hand, Kentucky State comes into the game at 9-8 overall and 6-6 in SIAC play. This contest is crucial for both teams as they strive for a strong positioning in the conference standings.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Monday, Jan. 20
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 (7-8, 5-4 SIAC)
Tuskegee has had a balanced offensive and defensive approach this season. They are led by a trio of players including senior guards D'Anthony Pennington and Kevin Sesberry, along with junior forward Kusamae Draper.
Sesberry has emerged as one of the standout performers in the conference, scoring 16.7 points per game, leading the team. The guard has been efficient with his shot selection, shooting 40 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from three-point range and is coming off a 24-point outing against Central State.
Draper has also been an asset for Tuskegee, making significant contributions in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Pennington averages 12.8 points and a team-high 2.9 assists per contest.
Tuskegee has also had solid defensive performances, grabbing 8.3 steals per game, which has helped them pressure opponents into 16 turnovers on average.
Their ability to execute on both ends of the floor has been critical to their success, and they will need to continue this against Kentucky State.
ABOUT KENTUCKY STATE (9-8, 6-6 SIAC)
Kentucky State has been led by three main double figure scorers, led by Lavar Miller Jr., averaging 19.2 points, Aziel Blackwell, contributing 18.1 points, and Ogien Ayo at 12.1 points per contest.
The trio has been a driving force for Kentucky State's offense that averages 80 points per game, and they will look to continue their high-scoring efforts.
The Thoroughbreds have been more effective from the field, shooting 44 percent overall, compared to Tuskegee's 34.4 percent.
Additionally, Kentucky State has had solid rebounding performances, averaging 41.7 boards per game, but they have struggled defensively, allowing 79.6 points per game.
Tuskegee will need to keep the game on their terms by utilizing their defense to stifle Kentucky State's offense while continuing to execute efficiently on offense.
With both teams vying for a strong finish in the SIAC, this promises to be a competitive matchup. Fans can expect an exciting game as both teams battle for an important conference win.
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