NASHVILLE – Tennessee State women's basketball returns to the Gentry Center as the Lady Tigers host Little Rock in Ohio Valley Conference action.

Tennessee State continues to build through conference play with an emphasis on balanced scoring, defensive pressure, and interior toughness. The Lady Tigers enter the matchup averaging 58.5 points per game while pulling down 35.2 rebounds per contest, leaning on energy from both the starting lineup and the bench.

LAST TIME OUT
Tennessee State is coming off a road setback at Lindenwood, where the Lady Tigers received strong production from their reserves. TSU's bench accounted for 26 points, led by Somah Kamara's team-high 13 points. Brianna Wooldridge added 11 points off the bench, while Xai Whitfield finished with 10 points.

Tennessee State showed early composure, opening the game on a 6–0 run, and continued to emphasize interior touches late, scoring 14 of its 16 fourth-quarter points in the paint.

SEASON BY THE NUMBERS
11.3 – Aaniya Webb leads Tennessee State in scoring at 11.3 points per game and has knocked down a team-high 26 three-pointers.
8.7 – Xai Whitfield averages 8.7 points per game while shooting 42.2 percent from the field, providing steady leadership in the backcourt.
7.8 – Erin Martin contributes 7.8 points per game and leads TSU with 89 total rebounds while anchoring the interior with a team-best 14 blocks.
7.5 – Somah Kamara averages 7.5 points per game and ranks among the team leaders with 41 steals, setting the tone defensively.
6.9 – Kiki Roberts pulls down a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game while also leading the Lady Tigers with 47 assists.
4.9 – Brianna Wooldridge adds 4.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, supplying interior toughness and energy.
58.5 – Tennessee State is averaging 58.5 points per game as a team.
.373 – The Lady Tigers are shooting 37.3 percent from the field and 29.6 percent from three-point range.
35.2 – TSU averages 35.2 rebounds per game, emphasizing physical play on the glass.
7.8 – Tennessee State forces 7.8 steals per contest, using defensive pressure to create transition opportunities.

GAME DAY FOCUS
• Continue generating production from the bench, which has provided consistent scoring in recent games.
• Win the rebounding battle and create second-chance opportunities inside.
• Apply defensive pressure to force turnovers and convert them into points.
• Maintain ball movement, with TSU averaging nearly 10 assists per game.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Who: Tennessee State vs. Little Rock
Where: Gentry Center | Nashville, Tenn.
Follow: @TSUTigersWBB on X and Instagram