LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women's basketball team heads to Clinton, Mississippi, this weekend for a pair of matchups in the GSC/SIAC Crossover, beginning Friday, November 13, against Clark Atlanta at 4 p.m. The Tigers will close out the weekend Saturday, November 14, against Spring Hill College, with tipoff also scheduled for 4 p.m.
West Alabama enters the weekend at 0-1 overall after opening the season against No. 23 Columbus State. The Tigers fell 71-61 on the road despite shooting 41.2 percent from the field and converting 19 of 26 attempts at the free-throw line.
Leading the Tigers
Kamiyha Griffin led West Alabama in the season opener, scoring 15 points on 7-of-14 shooting while collecting six rebounds. Donee' Frazier added 14 points, shooting an efficient 5-of-6 from the floor and a perfect 4-of-4 at the free-throw line. Terica Smith provided a spark off the bench with 10 points, going 3-of-3 from the field and 4-of-4 at the charity stripe.
Amiya Redus finished with eight points, while Lia Edwards contributed six. Shay Hunter paced the Tigers with six assists and added four rebounds, while Dayshauna Crowley also grabbed six boards.
As a team, West Alabama shot 41.2 percent from the field and 73.1 percent at the free-throw line. The Tigers also recorded seven blocks and 11 steals in the opener. Limiting turnovers will be an important point of emphasis this weekend after West Alabama committed 31 turnovers against Columbus State.
Scouting Clark Atlanta
Clark Atlanta enters the crossover following an 18-12 campaign in 2025-26, including a 17-7 mark in SIAC play. The Panthers averaged 73.1 points per game last season while shooting 42.0 percent from the field and 30.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Atreonia Garner leads the returning statistical group after averaging 17.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last season. Garner shot 53.0 percent from the floor and finished with 536 points across 30 appearances.
Janiah Ellis also returns after averaging 11.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Trinity Jones averaged 11.1 points and 2.8 rebounds. Keyra Peterson contributed nine points and 6.6 rebounds per contest in 12 appearances, while Joirdyn Smith averaged 7.9 points and 1.8 rebounds.
The Panthers also return several additional contributors, including Kyara Lawrence, Aanisah Moncrief and Janiah Caples. Clark Atlanta averaged 38.2 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game last season while forcing 21.1 turnovers per contest from its opponents.
West Alabama holds a 2-0 advantage in the all-time series against Clark Atlanta. The Tigers earned an 86-69 victory over the Panthers in last season's GSC/SIAC Crossover in Mobile, Alabama.
Scouting Spring Hill
Spring Hill College finished the 2025-26 season with an 8-20 overall record and a 6-18 mark in SIAC play. The Badgers averaged 56.7 points per game while shooting 38.1 percent from the field and 27.9 percent from three-point range.
Madison Dowling led Spring Hill last season, averaging 12.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 55.4 percent from the floor. Jenice Adjessom added 9.9 points and six rebounds per contest, while Libby Geisler averaged 8.8 points and shot 35.6 percent from three-point range.
Allison Irby contributed 6.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Nicole Blanch averaged 6.2 points. Ta'Myla Allen rounded out the Badgers' returning contributors with 5.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest.
Spring Hill averaged 34.2 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game last season. The Badgers will look to improve their offensive production while limiting turnovers after averaging 21.0 giveaways per game in 2025-26.
West Alabama leads the all-time series against Spring Hill, 13-8. The Tigers picked up a 75-69 win over the Badgers in last season's GSC/SIAC Crossover, hosted by Spring Hill.
Next Up
West Alabama opens the GSC/SIAC Crossover against Clark Atlanta on Friday, November 13, at 4 p.m. before facing Spring Hill College on Saturday, November 14, at 4 p.m. Both games will take place in Clinton, Mississippi.
