TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee women's basketball returns to the Daniel "Chappie" James Center this week for a pivotal two-game homestand, welcoming LeMoyne-Owen on Thursday, Jan. 8, before hosting Lane on Saturday, Jan. 10, as SIAC play continues.
 
GAME INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2025 l Saturday, January 10, 2025
Tip-off: 5:30 p.m. CT l 1:00 p.m. CT
Location: Tuskegee, Ala. (Daniel "Chappie" James Center)
Watch Live: SIAC Network
Live Stats: SidearmSports (goldentigersports.com) 
 
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (7-4, 7-3 SIAC)
Tuskegee enters the weekend at 7-4 overall and 7-3 in SIAC play, carrying positive momentum thanks to a well-rounded offensive attack and a competitive defensive identity. The Golden Tigers are averaging 56.9 points per game while holding opponents to 54.4 points per outing, showing consistent effort on both ends of the floor.
 
Tuskegee's balanced scoring has been led by senior guard Arianna Durrell, who tops the team at 16.2 points per game, while averaging 4.5 assists and contributing on the boards. Senior forward Shemaiah Mackin has been a force inside with 10.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and strong efficiency, anchoring the interior on both ends.
 
Guard Tenea Robinson has provided instant offensive spark since suiting up in January, averaging 7.0 points per game, and junior Aaliyah Duranham has chipped in 5.6 points per outing as the attack spreads across the rotation.
 
ABOUT LEMOYNE-OWEN (1-8, 1-8 SIAC)
LeMoyne-Owen enters Thursday's contest with a 1-8 overall record and 1-8 mark in SIAC play, looking to find consistency on both ends of the floor. The Lady Magicians are averaging 54.7 points per game while allowing 74.0 points to opponents, with a scoring margin that highlights opportunities for growth.
 
Senior guard Keria McGhee leads LeMoyne-Owen at 14.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while forward Janara Williams adds 12.1 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds, giving the Lady Magicians inside presence. Additional contributors such as Marley Freeman (10.0 points) and Antieya Brown (9.1 points, 6.0 rebounds) have also provided scoring balance.
 
ABOUT LANE (8-2, 7-2 SIAC)
Saturday's opponent, Lane, brings an 8-2 overall record and 7-2 mark in SIAC competition into Saturday's showdown, boasting one of the league's most efficient offensive profiles. The Dragons rank among the SIAC's better scoring teams with 71.2 points per game while holding opponents to 61.2, backed by strong rebounding and high shot volume.
 
Lane's leading scorer, Dyani Bernstine, has paced the Dragons at 15.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game with excellent efficiency, while Europe Brown adds 10.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per outing. Lauren Lain and Alexis Rowe have also contributed key scoring and distribution at 8.2 and 7.9 points per contest, helping Lane maintain offensive balance and a third ranked scoring margin in the SIAC.
 
Head Coach Chiante Wester emphasized the importance of the homestand as the Golden Tigers continue conference play.
 
Both games will be played inside the Daniel "Chappie" James Center, with Thursday's matchup against LeMoyne-Owen tipping off at 5:30 p.m., followed by Saturday's game against Lane at 1 p.m. Live stats and streaming information will be available on goldentigersports.com.
 
How to Follow the Golden Tigers
For complete information on Tuskegee Golden Tigers Women's Basketball, visit GoldenTigerSports.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and  Facebook.