Men’s Basketball Heads Back on the Road for Key SIAC Matchups at Savannah State and Edward Waters

Men's Basketball 12/17/2025 8:39:00 AM

Men’s Basketball Heads Back on the Road for Key SIAC Matchups at Savannah State and Edward Waters

TUSKEGEE, Ala. ^__ Tuskegee Men's Basketball returns to the road this week for a pivotal Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) stretch, traveling to Savannah State on Wednesday, Dec. 17, before continuing south to face Edward Waters on Friday, Dec. 19.

Both contests mark important opportunities for the Golden Tigers as they continue conference play and look to build momentum away from home.

GAME INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 I Friday, December 19, 2025
Tip-off: 7:30 p.m. ET I 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Savannah, Ga. (Tiger Arena) l Jacksonville, Fla. (Adams-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex)
Watch Live: Game 1 - SIAC Network I Game 2 - SIAC Network
Live Stats: Game 1 - SidearmSports (ssuathletics.com) l Game 2 - SidearmSports (ewutigerpride.com)

ABOUT TUSKEGEE (6-2, 5-0 SIAC)
Tuskegee enters the week playing some of its best basketball of the season, coming off back-to-back SIAC victories at home and showing steady growth on both ends of the floor.

The Golden Tigers are averaging 68.1 points per game while holding opponents under 69 points, leaning on disciplined half-court defense and timely execution in late-game situations. Senior forward Kusamae Draper continues to lead the way offensively, averaging 17.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game through conference play while serving as the team's primary scoring option and late-game closer.

Khalil Genwright's ability to draw contact has also been a major asset, as Tuskegee averages over 16 made free throws per game. RJ Walker has provided consistent backcourt support, while the Golden Tigers' interior rotation has helped control rebounding margins in recent outings.

ABOUT SAVANNAH STATE (3-5, 3-3 SIAC)
Savannah State enters Wednesday's matchup with a strong defensive identity and a physical style of play at home. The Tigers are holding opponents to the low 60s in scoring and have forced turnovers at a high rate, averaging nearly nine steals per contest.

Savannah State's offense is anchored by balanced scoring, with multiple players averaging between eight and 12 points per game, making defensive discipline a key focus for Tuskegee. The matchup will test the Golden Tigers' ball security, as Savannah State thrives on converting turnovers into transition opportunities inside Tiger Arena.

ABOUT EDWARD WATERS (6-4, 4-2 SIAC)
Friday's contest at Edward Waters presents another challenging road environment against one of the SIAC's most efficient offensive teams. Edward Waters enters the week averaging 70.7 points per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and owning a plus-3.4 rebounding margin.

The Tigers are led by Keshawn Evans, who averages 17.0 points and 10.2 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 60 percent from the floor, making him one of the most productive frontcourt players in the league. Amari Floyd adds 13.7 points per game on over 61 percent shooting, while Cyrus Huggard-Noel contributes double-figure scoring and strong interior defense. Edward Waters' ability to score efficiently inside and attack the glass will pose a significant challenge for Tuskegee's defensive rotations.

For Tuskegee, maintaining defensive intensity and controlling tempo will be critical across both road contests. The Golden Tigers have shown growth in limiting second-chance opportunities and executing late-game possessions, traits that will be tested in two hostile conference environments.

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