LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The West Alabama women's basketball team continues Gulf South Conference play with a pair of road matchups, facing Mississippi College on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5:30 p.m., before traveling to Delta State on Saturday, Feb. 8, for a 2 p.m. tip-off.
West Alabama (3-16, 3-12 GSC) aims to get back in the win column as they take on two tough conference opponents. The Tigers have struggled offensively, averaging 59.5 points per game while shooting 36.8% from the field. Sophomore guard
Kendall Lacoste leads the way, averaging 13.5 points per game, while
Callie Cowan has been a strong contributor, posting 8.9 points per game and 1.9 steals per game.
Rebounding will be key for UWA, as the Tigers are getting outmatched on the boards by an average of 2.7 rebounds per game.
Shayla Golden has been the team's top presence in the paint, averaging 6.9 rebounds and 9.6 points per game, with
Kaedre Denson adding 6.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Turnovers have been a concern, with UWA committing 19.2 per game, often leading to easy points for opponents. Improving ball security and shot efficiency will be crucial in these road battles.
Mississippi College (12-9, 8-7 GSC) enters Thursday's contest after splitting their last four games. The Choctaws boast a strong defensive unit, holding opponents to 60.0 points per game. Offensively, Tytiana Buckley (12.6 ppg) and Tiara Abron (12.1 ppg) lead the charge, while Alexis Rowe provides an efficient inside presence, shooting 55.3% from the field.
MC holds a +4.7 rebounding margin, an area where UWA will need to step up. The Choctaws also capitalize on turnovers, averaging 18.8 points per game off opponent miscues.
Delta State (11-10, 8-7 GSC) has been one of the tougher defensive teams in the GSC, allowing just 58.5 points per game. The Lady Statesmen are led by Daisha Bradford, who averages 14.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Alanna Smith (11.3 ppg) and Camryn Davis (10.8 ppg) provide additional scoring threats.
DSU's strength lies in its defensive intensity, forcing opponents into 17.2 turnovers per game. UWA will need to be patient offensively and avoid careless mistakes to find success against a disciplined defensive unit.
Both Mississippi College and Delta State thrive on forcing turnovers. UWA must take care of the ball to avoid easy transition baskets. The Tigers must improve their rebounding effort to prevent second-chance opportunities for their opponents. UWA will need big performances from Lacoste and Golden to generate consistent scoring against two solid defensive teams.
With two tough matchups ahead, the Tigers will aim to execute their game plan and build momentum in the Gulf South Conference.
