TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Tuskegee women's basketball will look to close out its home schedule on a high note as the Golden Tigers welcome Spring Hill to the Daniel "Chappie" James Center on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Tuskegee enters the contest with a 15-9 overall record and a 12-5 mark in SIAC play, having won 12 of its last 14 games.
The Golden Tigers, however, are looking to rebound after a 58-52 road loss to Central State in their most recent outing. Spring Hill comes into the matchup at 7-17 overall and 6-11 in the SIAC, looking to snap a rough patch late in the season.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Feb. 22
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 (15-9, 12-5 SIAC)
Tuskegee has been a formidable force at home, boasting an 8-3 record inside the Chappie James Center.
Their offense has been led by a balanced scoring attack, with Hilani Cantone averaging a team-high 11.7 points per game while contributing 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest.
Senior guard Brittney Bolin has also been a key contributor, scoring 10.9 points per game while shooting 84.7 percent from the free throw line.
In the frontcourt, Jasmine Manuel has been an interior presence, averaging 7.7 points and a team-leading 6.5 rebounds per game, while Shemaiah Mackin provides depth in the paint with 5.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per outing.
As a team, Tuskegee is averaging 58.4 points per game while holding opponents to 54.2 points, making them one of the most defensively stout teams in the conference.
Defensively, the Golden Tigers have excelled at forcing turnovers, averaging 9.0 steals per game, with Bolin, Cantone, and La'Dajah Huguley spearheading their pressure defense. Bolin leads the team with 47 steals, followed by Cantone with 43, while Huguley has added 40.
Tuskegee has also outperformed its opponents in rebounding, averaging 38.8 boards per game compared to opponents' 37.1. The team has demonstrated discipline on both ends, limiting their turnovers while forcing their opponents into difficult shots.
ABOUT SPRING HILL (7-17, 6-11 SIAC)
Spring Hill, on the other hand, comes into the game struggling to find consistency.
The Badgers have had difficulty maintaining offensive efficiency, averaging just 55.4 points per game while allowing 64.6. They are shooting 35.4 percent from the field, including 27.6 percent from beyond the arc.
Leading the way for Spring Hill is Kellyn Hunter, who is the team's primary offensive weapon, averaging 13.3 points per game while also contributing 2.9 assists per contest. She has been one of the most consistent scorers for the Badgers, capable of knocking down shots from deep and attacking the rim.
Marta Duda has also been an anchor inside, averaging a near double-double with 10.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Claudia Garrido adds 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while providing versatility on both ends of the floor.
Despite their struggles, Spring Hill has shown flashes of strong play, particularly in their three-point shooting. They have made 6.2 threes per game, led by Hunter's 36 makes from deep.
However, the Badgers have had difficulty protecting the ball, averaging 18.2 turnovers per game compared to their opponents' 14.0, leading to a negative turnover margin of -4.3.
Tuskegee claimed a 59-55 victory over Spring Hill earlier this season on the road, with Bolin leading the way with 20 points and seven rebounds. The Golden Tigers will aim to complete the season sweep while continuing to solidify their standing heading into the SIAC Tournament.
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