The Saint Augustine's University women's basketball team will visit Livingstone College at New Trent Gymnasium in Salisbury, N.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.
Records
The Lady Falcons are 3-15 overall, 0-8 in the CIAA and 0-2 in the Southern Division. The Lady Blue Bears are 9-8 overall, 4-4 in the CIAA and 1-2 in the Southern Division.
Media Coverage
Live Stats - http://hbculivestats.com/livingstone/wbball/xlive.htm
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices are $16 for general admission and $10 for senior citizens and visiting college students with identification.
Story Line
The Lady Falcons will play their third consecutive road game and sixth in last seven contests.
Last Meeting
Guard Jeanne-Marie Wilson led four double-figure scorers with 14 points as the Lady Falcons gave an outstanding effort in a 78-66 CIAA loss to Livingstone College at New Trent Gymnasium on Feb. 18, 2015.
Last Game
Guard Shanika Harris (Jr./Richmond, VA) scored 16 points as the Lady Falcons stayed close with Johnson C. Smith University through three quarters before falling 64-48 in a CIAA contest at Brayboy Gymnasium in Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 20, 2016.
About The Lady Falcons' Interim Head Coach
Jarita Crump is in her first season as the Lady Falcons' interim head women's basketball coach. She was the Lady Falcons' assistant coach the past three seasons in addition to the 2010-2011 season. The Lady Falcons won four of their five consecutive CIAA Highest Grade Point Average Awards in women's basketball with Crump on staff. During the 2010-2011 season, the Lady Falcons earned a 19-11 overall mark and reached the CIAA Tournament semifinals with Crump as assistant coach.
Dorsey Among Top CIAA Scorers
Guard Sycoya Dorsey ranks fourth in the CIAA with a 15.8 scoring average. She leads the Lady Falcons in rebounds per game (6.6) and steals per game (1.9).
Dorsey Among NCAA Leaders In Free Throw Attempts
Sycoya Dorsey ranks third among NCAA Division II players in free throw attempts. The junior guard has shot 150 free throws, which leads the CIAA. As a unit, the Lady Falcons rank 25th nationally in Division II in free throw attempts (417).
Harris Gives Lady Falcons Scoring Boost
Guard Shanika Harris (Sr./Richmond, VA) is bouncing back nicely after missing the first 11 games due to injury. She is averaging 12 points per game which is second-best on the Lady Falcons' squad. The long-range sharpshooter is second on the team with 19 three-pointers.
Washington, Lee Having Breakout Seasons
Center Shakeisha Washington (Jr./Atlanta, GA) is third on the team in points per game (8.3) and second in rebounds per game (5.6). Washington leads the Lady Falcons in three-point field goals (25). Guard Ke-Ashe Lee (So./Roanoke, VA) is fourth on the team in points per game (8.2), third in steals per game (1.2) and third in three-point field goals (13).
About The Opponent
Guard Amber Curtis ranks third in the CIAA in points per game (16.5). She is one of four double-figure scorers for Livingstone. Guard Ariana De'Jesus averages 13 points, guard Kyala Searcy averages 11.3 points and Zena Lovette averages 10.3 points. Forward Wende Foster leads the Lady Blue Bears in rebounds per game (7.2) and blocks per game (2.9). Guard Brittany Taylor is tied for second in the CIAA in assists per game (4.9). The Lady Blue Bears lead the CIAA in free throw percentage (70.2) and rebounds per game (46.0). They rank third nationally in Division II in offensive rebounds per game (18.0). Anita Howard is in her second season as head coach. She was an assistant coach at Saint Augustine's University during the 2011-12 season.
