OPENING TIP: Kids Day is set for Thursday at the Gentry Center as the Tennessee State women's basketball team hosts Western Illinois, followed by Saturday's game against Lindenwood.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State (6-16) vs Western Illinois (12-9)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 6 at 11:00 AM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS WESTERN ILLINOIS: WIU leads the all-time series 2-1 after winning the first matchup this season.

The Matchup: 
Tennessee State vs. Lindenwood
Date/Time: Thursday, February 8 at 1:00 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+

SERIES INFORMATION VS LINDENWOOD: The all-time series is tied 3-3. 

SEMO BY THE NUMBERS: 

3: TSU had three players score in double figures, with Kamara (22), Parker (15), and Erin Martin (8) contributing to the victory. The Tigers also received 17 points from their bench.

8: Lyric Cole controlled the boards with a team-high eight rebounds, including four defensive boards, as TSU out-rebounded SEMO 28-27.

20: The Tigers' defense was active, forcing SEMO into 18 turnovers while collecting 10 steals. TSU capitalized with 20 points off turnovers.

22: Somah Kamara led TSU with a game-high 22 points, shooting 7-of-16 from the field and 6-of-10 from the free-throw line. She also added four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

39.1%: TSU shot 39.1% from beyond the arc (9-of-23), with Saniah Parker (3-of-6) and Kamara (2-of-6) leading the way. The Tigers connected on four three-pointers in the third quarter, helping them pull away.