Nashville – Tennessee State women's basketball returns to the Gentry Center on Saturday as the Lady Tigers host Southern Indiana in Ohio Valley Conference action. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m., with the matchup marking Kids Day in Nashville.

Tennessee State enters the contest carrying momentum after a 70–62 home victory over Morehead State on Thursday. The Lady Tigers leaned on ball movement, perimeter shooting, and defensive pressure to secure the win, continuing to show growth and balance as conference play progresses.

LAST TIME OUT

The Lady Tigers earned a 70–62 victory over Morehead State, fueled by efficient offense and defensive intensity. Tennessee State forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 20 points, while recording 19 assists on 22 made field goals.

Aaniya Webb led all scorers with a game-high 29 points, knocking down seven three-pointers and adding two steals. Erin Martin provided interior strength with 13 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, while Kiki Roberts filled the stat sheet with seven points, six rebounds, and a team-high five assists.

Tennessee State also held the Eagles to just 35.6 percent shooting from the field, maintaining control late to close out the win in front of the home crowd.

SERIES HISTORY

Tennessee State and Southern Indiana will meet for the eighth time in program history. Southern Indiana holds a narrow 4–3 edge in the all-time series, with a cumulative scoring margin of 486–437.

In the series, Southern Indiana has averaged 69.4 points per game, while Tennessee State has averaged 62.4. With the series tightly contested, Saturday's matchup presents an opportunity for the Lady Tigers to even the all-time record.

SEASON BY THE NUMBERS (Through 16 Games)

11.7 – Aaniya Webb leads Tennessee State in scoring at 11.7 points per game while connecting on a team-high 23 three-pointers.
8.4 – Xai Whitfield averages 8.4 points per game and leads the Lady Tigers with 44 assists, directing the offense with composure.
7.9 – Erin Martin contributes 7.9 points per game while leading TSU with 80 total rebounds and a team-best 11 blocks.
7.2 – Somah Kamara averages 7.2 points per game and remains a defensive catalyst, ranking among the team leaders in steals.
7.2 – Kiki Roberts pulls down 7.2 rebounds per game, providing consistent physicality and second-chance opportunities.
6.6 – Kaliyah Montoya remains TSU's most efficient scorer, shooting 55.9 percent from the field while averaging 6.6 points per contest.
6.4 – Sadie Sanchez supplies scoring punch off the bench and is shooting 94.1 percent from the free-throw line.
4.3 – Brianna Wooldridge adds interior toughness, averaging 4.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Who: Tennessee State vs. Southern Indiana
When: Saturday, January 17 – 1 p.m.
Where: Gentry Center | Nashville, Tenn.
Promotion: Community Day
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