TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Tuskegee men’s basketball will travel to face conference opponent Miles on Saturday, January 25, at 3:00 p.m. inside of Bartow Arena in Birmingham.
The Golden Tigers enter the game with an 8-8 overall record and a 6-4 mark in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), riding a two-game win streak following a dominant home victory over Kentucky State.
Tuskegee is eager to continue their winning momentum as they face Miles, which comes into the matchup at the top of the conference standings with a 13-3 overall record and a 10-1 record in SIAC play.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Jan. 25
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Location: Birmingham, Ala. (Bartow Arena)
Listen Live: Golden Tiger Sports Network (GTSN)
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ABOUT TUSKEGEE (8-8, 6-4 SIAC)
Tuskegee has been fueled by key individual performances, including a recent career-high from Kusamae Draper of 29 points and 12 rebounds in the win over the Thorobreds. Draper averages 15.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest on the season.
Other standout scoring contributions come from Kevin Sesberry, who leads the team with 16.2 points per game, and, D’Anthony Pennington, who has been a driving force with 13.4 points and 3.1 assists per game.
The Golden Tigers have been effective on both ends of the floor, with a team average of 66.7 points per game, as well as averaging 36.8 rebounds and 8.1 steals per game, which speaks to their defensive intensity.
The team ranks first in field goal (37.9 percent) and three-point percentage (26.0 percent), while ranking second in scoring defense, allowing 61.7 points per contest.
Their ability to generate turnovers has been another key factor in their recent success, as they continue to apply pressure and create fast-break opportunities.
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (13-3, 10-1 SIAC)
Miles enters the game with a high-scoring offense, led by Alvin Miles, who is averaging 16.2 points per game. The guard has been a consistent scorer, hitting 41 percent of his field goals and three-point attempts.
The Golden Bears are also known for their strong rebounding, averaging 36.0 boards per game and holding a +3.2-rebounding margin.
Corey Trotter, who is averaging 9.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, has also been instrumental in Miles’ success this season, followed in scoring by Dorion Stales and Chase Ballard at 9.1 and 8.4 points per game respectively.
The team has been efficient from the field, shooting 44.8 percent overall and has been particularly effective from long range, hitting 7.4 three-pointers per game at a 34.3 percent clip.
This game is critical for both teams as they aim for strong positioning in the SIAC standings.
Tuskegee will need to rely on their defensive capabilities, particularly in limiting Miles’ three-point shooting, while continuing to get strong contributions from Sesberry, Draper, and Pennington.
Miles will look to extend their win streak and capitalize on their strong rebounding and scoring attack, led by Alvin Miles and Trotter.
Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game as both teams fight for an important conference win.
Source: Tuskegee Athletics/GoldenTigerSports.com
