CARROLLTON, Ga. - Basketball is back in the City of Dreams as Wolves Women's Basketball (0-1) is set to host Alabama State (0-1) Saturday afternoon (Nov. 7) at 2 P.M.
Both squads are coming off games against in-state Southeastern Conference foes with Alabama State falling to Auburn 84-35 and West Georgia dropping their game at Georgia 92-53.
UWG returns to the Coliseum where they compiled a 12-3 home record last season under head coach Joanna Reitz. During the Wolves battling against the Georgia Bulldogs, newcomer Meghan Gentile dropped 19 points on 42% shooting and sinking five three pointers, while Preseason All-UAC select Sydne Tolbert ended her night with 12 points. The freshman Kobi Barnes pulled down a team high seven boards and two blocks, while Utah native Ongolea Afu was tagged for nine points on 4-5 shooting and four rebounds.
The Alabama State Hornets are led by Charlese McClendon who was selected as Preseason All-SWAC Second Team after she pulled down 6.9 rebounds-per-game last season. The Hornets leading scorer returns as well; Caylee Simpson averaged 9.2 points-per-game last season and dropped seven at Auburn, while Atlanta native Londyn Walker scored a team high nine against the Tigers.
UWG Womens Basketball's next home game is Tuesday (Nov. 10) at 7 p.m. when the Wolves host Fort Valley State!
Tickets for upcoming home games can be found here and as always UWG students get into home matches for FREE with a valid UWG ID!
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