NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State University women's basketball team concludes its home non-conference schedule on Sunday against Kansas City at 1 p.m. 

The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (3-5, 0-0 OVC) vs Kansas City (8-1, 0-0 Summit)
Date/Time: Friday, December 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Gentry Center || Nashville
IP TV: ESPN+
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SERIES INFORMATION: The contest between the Lady Tigers and Kansas City will be the first all-time meeting.

UP NEXT: Next Wednesday's road contest at Lipscomb will be the 28th all-time meeting between Nashville neighbors. The Lady Tigers hold a 22-5 series lead over the Bison. Last season's contest was canceled due to COVID, but the Bison took the previous contest during the 2019-20 season.

PEAK PARKER PERFORMANCE: Saniah Parker finished with 16 points and went a perfect 3-of-3 from the deep in 36 minutes. Parker also finished with eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal. The 16 points is Parker's third contest in double figures.

PIERCE'ING EFFECT: Alexis Pierce returned to double figures with 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the overtime loss to Mercer. In 37 minutes, Pierce shot 6-of-14 from the field.

ENERGIZER BUNNY: Gia Adams has been a real spark for the Lady Tigers this season and dropped 15 points with four assists.

NEAR COMEBACK: After trailing by as many as 22, the Lady Tigers fought back in the second half and even took a small lead before the Bears forced overtime and won in the extra frame. This was the largest comeback this season and during the Ty Evans era.