The Alabama State Lady Hornets Drop Texas Southern
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama State (7-20, 4-12) Women's basketball team ended a four game losing streak by defeating Texas Southern (5-22, 3-13). The final from the Dunn-Oliver Acadome was 61-41. The win gives the Lady Hornets a much needed boost in order to solidify the 8th and final seed for the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament next week.
ASU led 22-17 at halftime holding TSU to under 30 percent shooting from the field. Meanwhile, the Lady Hornets shot 45 percent for the game.
Defense was the difference in the contest. In fact, ASU led 53-37 with three minutes to play. They also forced 29 TSU turnovers. “I feel like if we can continue to play like we did tonight and finish the season strong, we can make some strides leading into post season play”. Head coach Freda Freeman-Jackson said.
Tanika Jackson, who played her final game as a Lady Hornets on the home floor led all scorers with 20 points 14 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 assist. “We really needed this win tonight”. Senior Tanika Jackson stated. “I am just really happy with the way my teammates responded tonight”.
Tamara Wadlington scored 18 points to go along with 4 steals and three assist for the Lady Hornets. Taila Arrington scored nine points on 4-5 shooting. Arrington also pulled down five boards.
ASU scored 30 points off of 29 Tiger turnovers. The Lady Hornets also dominated in the paint, outscoring its opponent 28-12.
ASU will not have much time off as they will quickly take a road trip to Mississippi. Tip-off from Jackson State is set for 5:30 pm this Thursday.
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