By: Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications
OPENING TIP — The Tennessee State women's basketball team will close its Thanksgiving trip to Miami with a Sunday afternoon matchup against Bryant. The Tigers will aim for a third-place finish in the FIU Thanksgiving Tournament with a win over the Bulldogs.
The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (1-4, 0-0 OVC) vs. Bryant (3-3, 0-0 NEC)
Date/Time: Sunday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Ocean Bank Convocation Center || Miami, Fla.
TV: N/A
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SERIES INFORMATION: This will be the first-ever matchup between the Lady Tigers and the Bulldogs.
TRIPLE THREAT: The Lady Tigers had three players finish in double-figures against William & Mary on Friday.
Sanaa' St. Andre finished with a season-high 19 points, while
Eboni Williams finished with 14.
Diamond Cannon also logged a new season-high with 10 points.
WORKING INSIDE: TSU finished with a season-high 32 points in the paint against W&M. The Lady Tigers surpassed their previous high of 24 against Lipscomb. TSU only attempted two three-pointers in the game, with most of their points coming down low.
ON THE BOARDS: Four players finished with 5+ rebounds in Friday's contest.
Caitlin Anderson collected a season-high eight rebounds, while Cannon finished with seven.
Shequana Jackson and St. Andre both pulled down five boards.