LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama Women's basketball team hits the road for a Gulf South Conference doubleheader in Tennessee this week, beginning Thursday at Trevecca Nazarene University with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off, before traveling to face Lee University on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
The Tigers (9-7, 7-6 GSC) enter this road trip after a dominant 71-49 win over Valdosta State. UWA controlled the paint with 42 points and outrebounded the Blazers 45-29. Overall, UWA features a balanced attack with three players in double figures, led by Bellah Machen's average of 16.3 points per game. Haley Nichols follows with an average of 12.6 points per game, while Nailah Mayes contributes by averaging 9.6 points per game. That balanced scoring attack will be key as the Tigers look to build on their recent success away from home.
Thursday's matchup against Trevecca (12-6, 9-4 GSC) marks the second meeting between these teams this season, with UWA having claimed a close 64-60 victory in Pruitt Hall during their first encounter. However, the Trojans come into this game riding a five-game win streak and will look to avenge their earlier loss on their home court. Trevecca is led by Jordan Gillies, who averages 15.3 points per game, and Cheyenna Trotter, who contributes 14.7 points per game.
Saturday presents another matchup with Lee University (13-5, 9-4 GSC), as the Tigers handed the Flames their first conference loss earlier this season with a 62-56 victory at Pruitt Hall. Like Trevecca, Lee enters this contest on a five-game winning streak, looking for revenge on their home court. The Flames are powered by Anna Muhonen, who leads the team, averaging 17.8 points per game, making her the most dangerous scorer the Tigers will face this week.
Tip-off for Thursday's game against Trevecca is set for 5:30 p.m. in Nashville, Tennessee at the Trojan Fieldhouse, while Saturday's contest against Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee at Paul Dana Walker Arena will begin at 1:00 p.m. Both games will test the Tigers' ability to protect their earlier victories against their opponents eager for revenge on their home courts.
