OPENING TIP: After two crushing defeats at home last week, the Tennessee State women's basketball team travels west of the Mississippi River to face Lindenwood and Western Illinois.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (4-10) vs Lindenwood (7-6)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 9 at 5:00 PM CT
Location: Hyland Arena || Sr. Charles, Mo. 
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. LINDENWOOD: TSU leads the all-time series 3-1 after splitting games last season.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois
Date/Time: Saturday, January 9 at 1:00 PM CT
Location: Western Hall || Macomb, Ill.
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS. WESTERN ILLINOIS: The all-time series is tied 1-1, with each team winning at home last season.

LITTLE ROCK BY THE NUMBERS: 

10: TSU's defense was active, recording 10 steals as a team. Saniah Parker led with 3 steals, helping force turnovers and creating fast-break opportunities.

11: Lyric Cole had a standout performance on the boards, grabbing a team-high 11 rebounds, including 4 on the offensive end. Cole also contributed 11 points, recording a double-double in 30 minutes.

19: Somah Kamara led all TSU scorers with 19 points, shooting 6-of-13 from the field and hitting two three-pointers. Kamara added 1 rebound and 1 steal while playing 28 minutes.

20%:TSU struggled offensively in the final quarter, shooting just 20.0% (2-of-10) from the field and going scoreless from three-point range. This drop-off allowed Little Rock to pull away late.

32: The Tigers emphasized their interior offense, scoring 32 points in the paint. Lyric Cole and Krystal Haddock were key contributors in this area, combining for 19 points.