GAMEDAY
The Tennessee State University women's basketball team returns to the hardwood for the first time since Dec.10 when the Lady Tigers host Austin Peay on Wednesday, Dec.30. Game time for the conference match-up is set for 5 p.m. in the Gentry Center.
 
THE LADY TIGERS AT A GLANCE
Tennessee State is looking for its first win of the season on Wednesday. The Lady Tigers' last action was against Belmont in the OVC opener. TSU fell to the Bruins and moved to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in the OVC.
 
The TSU seniors have been the early leaders for the squad. After three games, Taylor Roberts is leading the team in scoring with 17.7 ppg while Andreana Wrister is turning in 16.3 ppg. Jaden Wrightsell is almost averaging a double-double with 10.3 ppg and 9.3 rpg. 
 
After three games, TSU is averaging 59.7 points per game while shooting 33.2 percent from the field and 15.7 percent from three-point range. The Lady Tigers are 4th in the OVC in steals (8.3 spg) and 3rd in offensive rebounds (13.7 rpg). TSU returned six letterwinners from last season and added seven newcomers to the roster.
 
The Lady Tigers are led by first year head coach Ty Evans.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Tennessee State struggled to find a rhythm against Belmont and suffered an 83-35 loss in the Curb Event Center. Taylor Roberts was averaging 21.5 ppg coming into the game and finished with 10 points while Andreana Wrister who was averaging 18.5 ppg turned in 12. Jaden Wrightsell finished the game with six points and a game-high nine rebounds. TSU shot 26.0 percent (13-of-50) from the field and 16.7 percent (3-of-18) from three-point range. 
 
ABOUT THE OPPONENT
Austin Peay is 3-2 and 1-0 in the OVC with a win over Murray State. The win snapped a two-game losing streak. APSU also has wins over North Alabama and Trevecca. The Govs were picked to finish third in the Ohio Valley Conference and average 72.0 ppg. 
 
LAST TIME THEY MET
TSU dropped an 87-55 decision to Austin Peay in the Gentry Center. TSU only trailed 21-14 after the opening quarter but after a dismal second period in which the Lady Tigers were outscored, 28-6, the game became an uphill battle. TSU nearly matched APSU point-for-point (38-35) in the second half but the deficit was too much to overcome. 
 
SERIES INFORMATION
TSU will meet Austin Peay for the 65th time in the series history with the Govs leading, 35-29. APSU has won five straight. TSU's last win was a 66-58 victory on Jan. 14, 2016. 
 
COVERAGE
The game will be available to watch on ESPN+ while the radio broadcast will be streamed on the Big Blue Sports Network.  Live stats will be available on Statbroadcast.com. Follow @tsuladytigers on Twitter and Instagram for updates.
 
UP NEXT
Tennessee State returns to action on the road at Southeast Missouri on Jan. 2.

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