NORFOLK, Va. – The Tennessee State women's basketball team concludes its two-game Virginia road swing Sunday afternoon when the Tigers face Old Dominion at Chartway Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET), with the contest streaming live on ESPN+.

Tennessee State (1-1) looks to return to the win column following Thursday's 78-54 setback at William & Mary, while Old Dominion enters the matchup after opening its season with a road victory over Central Michigan.

Sunday's contest marks the first meeting between the two programs.

The Matchup

• Opponent: Old Dominion

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026

• Time: 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET

• Location: Norfolk, Va.

• Arena: Chartway Arena

• Watch: ESPN+

• Series: First meeting

Last Time Out

Tennessee State battled William & Mary through a competitive opening half Thursday, taking multiple leads before the Tribe pulled away in the second half.

Somah Kamara led the Tigers with 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, adding four rebounds and three steals. Genesis Harris provided an offensive spark off the bench, finishing with 14 points while connecting on four of six attempts from beyond the arc.

LaKiara Alexander controlled the glass with a game-high 11 rebounds, adding eight points, two assists and a block. Jing Xuan Zheng contributed six points, six assists and five rebounds.

The Tigers trailed just 30-26 at halftime after a back-and-forth opening 20 minutes that featured eight lead changes. Harris connected on three first-half 3-pointers, including one that gave Tennessee State a 24-22 advantage late in the second quarter.

Despite a strong second-half push from William & Mary, Tennessee State continued to compete, scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter behind timely perimeter shooting from Harris and Kamara.

The Tigers finished with 24 bench points, 15 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.

Tigers to Watch

Somah Kamara | Guard

Kamara has established herself as a leading offensive option through Tennessee State's first two contests. After opening the season with a team-high 24 points against Toccoa Falls, she followed with 16 points at William & Mary.

Through two games, Kamara is averaging 20.0 points per contest and has scored in double figures in both outings.

Genesis Harris | Guard

Harris continues to provide a consistent perimeter threat for the Tigers, averaging 15.5 points through the opening two games.

After scoring 17 points in the season opener, Harris added 14 at William & Mary, shooting 4-of-6 from 3-point range. She has combined for 31 points through Tennessee State's first two games.

LaKiara Alexander | Forward

Alexander delivered a strong performance on the glass against William & Mary, collecting a game-high 11 rebounds while adding eight points. Her presence in the paint will be important as Tennessee State faces an Old Dominion team that emphasizes rebounding.

Scouting Old Dominion

Old Dominion opened its 2026-27 campaign with a 62-58 road victory over Central Michigan in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge.

The Monarchs are led by head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones, who earned her 150th career coaching victory in the season-opening win.

Mia Davis and Trinity Vance paced Old Dominion with 15 points apiece, while Shadasia Brackens contributed a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Dalanna Carter added 10 points.

Old Dominion established a strong presence on the glass in its opener, collecting 54 rebounds and holding Central Michigan to 25.6 percent shooting from the field.

For Tennessee State, controlling the defensive glass, limiting second-chance opportunities and creating offense through defensive pressure will be key areas of emphasis.

Series History

Sunday's matchup will be the first meeting between Tennessee State and Old Dominion in women's basketball.

Up Next

Following Sunday's contest, Tennessee State returns to Nashville to host Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. CT inside the Gentry Center.

For additional information on Tennessee State women's basketball, visit TSUTigers.com.