LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The West Alabama Tigers (2-12, 2-8 GSC) will travel to Huntsville to take on the Alabama Huntsville Chargers (13-3, 8-2 GSC) in Spragins Hall on Saturday , January 18th at 2 p.m. in a Gulf South Conference matchup.  


The Tigers will look to bounce back after a challenging start to their season. Offensively, they average 60.1 points per game while allowing 71.5 points, leading to a scoring margin of -11.4. West Alabama has struggled from the field, shooting 36.6% overall and 29.5% from three-point range. Senior guard Kendall Lacoste leads the charge, averaging 13.8 points per game, 15.6 points per game in GSC play, and shooting 82.9% from the free-throw line. Callie Cowan has also been impactful, contributing 8.4 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.1 steals in action.

On the boards, the Tigers average 36.9 rebounds per game but trail their opponents by a -3.3 margin. Defensively, they create 8.6 steals per game, with Lacoste and Callie Cowan being consistent disruptors on the perimeter.  

The Chargers come into the game in great form, boasting a 13-3 overall record and sitting near the top of the GSC standings. UAH is a potent offensive team, averaging 74.9 points per game on 46.1% shooting, including 35.5% from beyond the arc. They also hold their opponents to just 56.4 points per game, demonstrating a dominant 18.5-point scoring margin.  

Lili Wilken leads the Chargers' offense, averaging 14.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. Alexis Woods provides interior dominance with 10.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest, shooting an impressive 55.1% from the field. UAH's balanced scoring attack is further bolstered by Millie Brown, who averages 10.4 points and is a threat from deep, hitting 36.0% of her three-point attempts.  

The Chargers dominate the glass with 42.9 rebounds per game, giving them a significant edge over opponents in second-chance opportunities. Their defense has been equally strong, holding opponents to just 36.9% shooting and forcing 12.1 turnovers per game.  

UAH's +14.1 rebounding margin could pose a challenge for West Alabama, which is out-rebounded by 3.3 boards per game. The Tigers will need to crash the glass and limit second-chance opportunities for the Chargers. West Alabama averages 20.1 turnovers per game, compared to UAH's 13.1. Protecting the ball will be crucial for the Tigers to keep pace. UAH's 46.1% shooting marks a stark contrast to West Alabama's 36.6%. The Tigers will need to find ways to create high-percentage looks and improve their shot selection.  

This GSC clash presents a tough road test for the Tigers against a disciplined and efficient UAH squad looking to maintain its stronghold near the top of the standings.