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PREVIEW: Top-Tier Matchup, Sophomore Day Slated for Lady Cougs Saturday

PREVIEW: Top-Tier Matchup, Sophomore Day Slated for Lady Cougs Saturday

Women's Basketball will play their regular season finale at home on Saturday as they host Dyersburg State. It will also be Sophomore Day, with the Lady Cougars honoring sophomores Britnay Gore, Charisma Barner, and Za'kkria Robinson. The game is set to tip-off at 2:00 ET, with the Sophomore Day festivities just prior. There will also be a special ceremony to honor Hall of Fame Lady Cougar Liz Hannah Jackson at halftime of the matchup. Read all about the ceremony at this link.

The Lady Cougars were last in action on Wednesday, when their dramatic comeback at Chattanooga State fell just short in a 66-64 final. The loss brought their record to 15-10 overall and 11-6 in the TCCAA, placing them in fourth overall. Dyersburg State sits just ahead of the Lady Cougars in the standings, seeded third, with a 22-6 overall record and a 12-5 record in the conference. They last played on Wednesday, when they defeated Jackson State 82-73.

These two teams met earlier in the year, with Cleveland State securing a huge 59-57 road win back on January 18. History is also in the Lady Cougars favor, as they hold a 25-4 edge over the Lady Eagles since 2001.

After this matchup, the Lady Cougars will travel to Columbia State to take on the TCCAA Tournament. The tournament runs from Friday, Feb. 28 to Tuesday, Mar. 3. Stay tuned to cscougars.com for updates on who Cleveland State will face and when they will get their postseason started.

 

Last Three Games

2/13 vs. Motlow State, 81-66 L

2/15 at Columbia State, 70-43 W

2/19 vs. Chattanooga State, 66-64 L

 

Next Three Games

2/28-3/3- at TCCAA Tournament, TBD

 

Full Women's Basketball Schedule & Results

 

Cleveland State Leaders

Points Per Game: Asjah Harrell, 19.8 (third in TCCAA)

Assists Per Game: Asjah Harrell, 5.8 (first in TCCAA)

Rebounds Per Game: Britnay Gore, 10.8 (third in TCCAA)

 

Full Women's Basketball Statistics

 

Dyersburg State Leaders

Points Per Game: Kira Lowery, 23.4 (first in TCCAA) 

Assists Per Game: Kira Lowery, 5.7 (second in TCCAA) 

Rebounds Per Game: Sinetra Jones, 14.0 (first in TCCAA)

 

TCCAA Standings

  1. Walters State, 18-9 Overall, 15-2 TCCAA

  2. Chattanooga State, 22-5 Overall, 13-3 TCCAA

  3. Dyersburg State, 22-6 Overall, 12-5 TCCAA

  4. Cleveland State, 15-10 Overall, 11-6 TCCAA

  5. Jackson State, 18-7 Overall, 10-7 TCCAA

  6. Southwest Tennessee, 16-10 Overall, 9-8 TCCAA

  7. Motlow State, 8-18 Overall, 7-10 TCCAA

  8. Roane State, 6-17 Overall, 4-13 TCCAA

  9. Volunteer State, 4-20 Overall, 3-14 TCCAA

  10. Columbia State, 2-20 Overall, 0-16 TCCAA

 

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