OPENING TIP: The Tennessee State women's basketball team opens Ohio Valley Conference play on the road Thursday at Southern Indiana, followed by Saturday's 2024 finale at Morehead State.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (4-7) at Southern Indiana (8-3)
Date/Time: Thursday, December 19 at 5:00 PM CT
Location: Liberty Arena || Evansville, Ind.
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. SOUTHERN INDIANA: Thursday's game will mark the fifth all-time meeting between TSU and Southern Indiana, with the series tied 2-2.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State at Morehead State
Date/Time: Saturday, December 21 at 12:00 PM CT
Location: Johnson Arena || Morehead, Ky. 
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. MOREHEAD STATE: Saturday's matchup will be the 75th all-time meeting between TSU and Morehead State, with the Eagles holding a 41-32 advantage.

OLE MISS BY THE NUMBERS: 

0: TSU was held scoreless in fast-break points, reflecting Ole Miss's ability to stifle transition opportunities.

10: XaiOnna Whitfield led the Tigers in scoring with 10 points, including a perfect 2-for-2 from the free-throw line, while adding one rebound and one steal.

15.8%: TSU converted just 15.8% (3-of-19) of their three-point attempts, with Saniah Parker making two of the team's three triples.

23.6%: TSU shot 23.6% (13-of-55) from the field, struggling to find offensive rhythm throughout the game.

34: The Tigers grabbed 34 rebounds, with 14 coming on the offensive glass, which resulted in 7 second-chance points.