OPENING TIP — The Tennessee State women's basketball team will begin its quest towards a third straight trip to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament as the Lady Tigers will open OVC play tomorrow night at home against UT Martin.

The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (3-7, 0-0 OVC) vs UT Martin (3-8, 0-0 OVC)
Date/Time: Thursday, December 28 at 5:00 p.m. CT
Location: Gentry Center || Nashville
TV: ESPN+ — Greg Pogue(pxp), Albert Dawson (analyst)
LIVE STATS
 
SERIES INFORMATION: This will be the 70^th matchup between TSU and UTM. The Skyhawks lead the all-time series 39-30. The two teams split the series last season, with both teams picking up wins at home.

18: The number of steals TSU finished with against UT Southern. The Lady Tigers' 18 swipes set a new season high. Saniah logged seven steals in the win, followed by Sanaa' St. Andre who finished with four.
 
6: The number of Lady Tigers that finished in double-figures against UTS. All five TSU starters finished in double-figures, along with Zyion Shannon who finished tied for a team-high 13 points with Eboni Williams and Saniah Parker. Aaniya Webb finished with 12 points, followed by Caitlin Anderson (11) and St. Andre (10).
 
SEASON HIGHS: The Lady Tigers set six different team season highs in the win over UTS. TSU set a new mark for points (86), field goals made (30), field goals attempted (70), and steals (18). TSU also set two new marks from the free throw line with 26 made free throws on 33 attempts.