Women's Basketball hosts Texas College

The Wiley University women's basketball team continues its opening homestand as it welcomes Texas College at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Alumni Gymnasium.

The game will be broadcast on HBCU+ Channel 115 which can be viewed online or by downloading the free application on your phone, tablet or Smart TV. Live statistics will also be available. The links are listed in the women's basketball schedule on wileyathletics.com.

The Lady Wildcats (2-1) are coming off a 68-61 Homecoming victory over Jarvis Christian University on Saturday. They overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Jamiya Eaddy put up 32 points, hitting 10 of 17 shots, including six of 10 from 3-point range. Kiersten Harris put up a career-high 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Wiley University forced 24 turnovers with 16 the result of steals. Ashunti Cooper posted a career-high seven. The Lady Wildcats held Jarvis Christian to a 36.9 shooting percentage and outrebounded them 50-44.

Texas College (1-0) opened the season on October 28 with a 77-72 victory over Arlington Baptist University. It outshot the Patriots 39.7 to 38.2 percent. Arlington Baptist outrebounded the Lady Steers 34-28. The turnover battle went in favor of Texas College 19-13. Te'Aire Hambrick led Texas College with 30 points, hitting on 10 of 21 shot attempts. Cree Mclemore followed with 11 points. Serenity Jackson grabbed a team-high six rebounds.

Tuesday will mark the 31st meeting against the Lady Steers with the earliest matchup dating back to the 1991-92 season. The Lady Wildcats have controlled the series winning 21 of 30, including two games last season.

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