TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Tuskegee women's basketball will face off against Kentucky State on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 20, at 1 p.m. inside the Daniel "Chappie" James Center.
The Golden Tigers enter the game with an 8-8 overall record and 5-4 mark in the SIAC, looking to extend their three-game win streak, which includes victories over LeMoyne-Owen, Albany State, and Central State.
On the other hand, Kentucky State comes into the matchup at 5-11 overall and 4-6 in the SIAC, aiming to bounce back from recent losses.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Monday, Jan. 20
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 (8-8, 5-4 SIAC)Tuskegee's offensive attack has been spearheaded by key players like Hilani Cantone, who is second on the team in scoring with 10.5 points per game and has scored at least 10 points in all three games of the win streak.
Cantone also contributes 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, making her a consistent force in multiple aspects of the game.
Alongside Cantone, Brittney Bolin has been crucial in leading the team's offense, leading the program at 11.1 points per game along with 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Bolin has been highly effective at the free-throw line, converting at an impressive 85.7 percent rate.
Other contributors such as Jasmine Manuel, with 7.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, as well as Alexandria Johnson and La'Dajah Huguley, with 5.9 and 5.5 points per game respectively, have been pivotal in helping the Golden Tigers find success in recent games.
On the defensive side, Tuskegee has been strong, with a rebounding margin that reflects their tough inside play, averaging 38.4 rebounds per game.
The Golden Tigers' defense has been especially effective in their recent victories, with notable individual efforts in steals and blocks. They will look to continue this strong performance against Kentucky State's offense, which has averaged 61.8 points per game but has struggled in recent games, losing five of their last six contests.
ABOUT KENTUCKY STATE (5-11, 4-6 SIAC)
Kentucky State has been led by Khalia Bryant, who averages 9.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, and Naja Fenelon, who contributes 10.5 points per game and has been effective from the free-throw line, also shooting 85.7 percent.
The Golden Tigers will need to contain Bryant and Fenelon while also executing their own offensive game plan to secure the victory.
With both teams looking to improve their standing in the SIAC, this game promises to be a competitive matchup.
Tuskegee's ability to extend their win streak will depend on their defensive consistency and offensive execution, while Kentucky State will aim to rely on their scoring and rebounding prowess to get back on track.
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