NASHVILLE - Tennessee State women's basketball returns to the Gentry Center on Monday, Feb. 2, as the Lady Tigers host Tennessee Tech in Ohio Valley Conference action. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. in Nashville.

Tennessee State enters the matchup continuing to build through conference play, emphasizing rebounding, defensive pressure, and balanced contributions across the lineup as the Lady Tigers look to defend home court.

LAST TIME OUT
Tennessee State battled to the final buzzer Thursday night, falling 60–54 to Little Rock after leading 28–22 at halftime.

Xai Whitfield led the Lady Tigers with 15 points and five assists, while Somah Kamara provided a spark off the bench with 13 points and three steals. Erin Martin anchored the paint with seven rebounds and four blocks, and Brianna Wooldridge pulled down a team-high 11 boards as TSU won the rebounding battle, 50–45.

The Lady Tigers were active defensively, forcing 18 turnovers and holding Little Rock to 36.2 percent shooting from the field. Tennessee State also generated second-chance opportunities with 21 offensive rebounds.

SERIES HISTORY
Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech will meet for the 48th time in program history. Tennessee Tech holds a 37–10 advantage in the all-time series, but the Lady Tigers continue to close the gap through improved defensive intensity and interior play during OVC action.

SEASON BY THE NUMBERS (Through 19 Games)
11.3 – Aaniya Webb leads Tennessee State in scoring at 11.3 points per game while knocking down a team-high 26 three-pointers.
8.7 – Xai Whitfield averages 8.7 points per game and directs the offense with 38 assists while shooting 42.2 percent from the field.
7.8 – Erin Martin contributes 7.8 points per game and leads TSU with 89 total rebounds while anchoring the paint 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, providing consistent defensive pressure.
6.9 – Kiki Roberts pulls down 6.9 rebounds per game and leads Tennessee State with 47 assists, combining rebounding and playmaking.
4.9 – Brianna Wooldridge averages 4.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest while leading the Lady Tigers with 29 steals.58.5 – Tennessee State is averaging 58.5 points per game as a team.
35.2 – The Lady Tigers average 35.2 rebounds per game, emphasizing effort on the glass.
9.9 – TSU records 9.9 assists per contest, highlighting an ongoing focus on ball movement.
7.8 – Tennessee State forces 7.8 steals per game, using defensive activity to create transition opportunities.
3.2 – The Lady Tigers average 3.2 blocks per game, anchored by Martin's interior presence.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Who: Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech
When: Monday, Feb. 2 – 5 p.m.
Where: Gentry Center | Nashville, Tenn.
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