TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The Tuskegee University men's basketball team is gearing up for a crucial Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) contest against Spring Hill on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. inside the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.

The Golden Tigers enter the game with a 9-9 overall record and a 7-5 mark in SIAC play after securing a hard-fought road win against Lane on Monday. The Badgers, meanwhile, stand at 7-11 on the season and 5-8 in conference action as they look to build momentum at home.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Feb. 1
Time: 4:30 p.m. CT
Location: Mobile, Ala. (Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center)
Watch Live: SIAC Network
Listen Live: Golden Tiger Sports Network (GTSN)
Watch Live Stats: Sidearm Stats (SHC)

ABOUT TUSKEGEE (9-9, 7-5 SIAC)
Tuskegee comes into this game riding a wave of confidence following their recent victory and strong performances throughout the conference schedule.

The Golden Tigers have relied on their defensive tenacity, allowing opponents to shoot just 26.0 percent from beyond the arc, while holding them to just 38.0 percent from the floor, ranking first and second nationally in all of Division II and both lead the SIAC.

This defensive efficiency has helped Tuskegee maintain a scoring margin of +5.0 over their opponents. On the offensive end, the Golden Tigers average 64.6 points per game, shooting 42. 4percent from the floor and 33.8 percent from three-point range.

Key contributors for Tuskegee include Kevin Sesberry, who shares the team lead with 15.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 40.2 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from deep.

Kusamae Draper has been a force inside, also averaging 15.6 points along with a team-high 6.5 rebounds per game while maintaining a 47.9 percent shooting clip.

Meanwhile, D'Anthony Pennington has also provided a strong all-around presence, averaging 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per contest.

The team's ability to generate offense has been bolstered by their ability to create second-chance opportunities, averaging 36.3 rebounds per game.

ABOUT SPRING HILL (7-11, 5-8 SIAC)
Spring Hill enters the matchup with one of the more potent offensive attacks in the SIAC, averaging 85.8 points per game while shooting 46.8 percent from the floor.

The Badgers are particularly dangerous from long range, connecting on 37 percent of their three-point attempts, averaging nearly 10 made threes per game.

Their offensive firepower is led by Walter Peggs Jr., who has been among the top scorers in the conference, averaging an impressive 25.6 points per game while shooting 49 percent from the field and just over 43 percent from three-point range.

He is complemented by Steven Lyles, who adds 18.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, as well as Timothy Reilly, who contributes 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.

Despite their offensive prowess, Spring Hill has struggled defensively, allowing opponents to shoot 47.2 percent from the field while giving up 84.6 points per game.

The Badgers have slightly outrebounded opponents this season, averaging 36.7 boards per game compared to their opponents' 35.8. Turnovers have also been a concern for Spring Hill, as they average 15.4 per game, leading to a turnover margin of -2.1.

The key to victory for Tuskegee will be their ability to slow down Spring Hill's high-powered offense while continuing to play their signature defensive style.

Containing Peggs Jr. and limiting second-chance opportunities will be a priority, as will capitalizing on Spring Hill's defensive lapses. The Golden Tigers will also look to control the tempo and rely on their rebounding advantage to generate additional scoring opportunities.

As both teams battle for positioning in the SIAC standings, this game carries significant implications for postseason aspirations. Tuskegee will aim to extend their winning ways, while Spring Hill looks to defend their home court and get back on track.

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