TUSKEGEE, Ala. ^__ Tuskegee men's basketball will face a key conference opponent this weekend as they host Central State on Saturday, January 18 at 3:00 p.m. inside the Daniel "Chappie" James Center.
 
The Golden Tigers are looking to end a two-game skid, following losses to Edward Waters and LeMoyne-Owen, however Tuskegee will look to add to its winning record at home.
 
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Jan. 18
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Location: Tuskegee, Ala. (Daniel "Chappie" James Center)
Watch Live: Golden Tiger Sports Network (GTSN)
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats

ABOUT TUSKEGEE (6-8, 4-4 SIAC)
The Golden Tigers are looking to rebound in the last two games of the current home stretch after two hard-fought conference losses last week.
 
Tuskegee enters the contest with a 6-8 overall record and 4-4 in the SIAC, while Central State comes in at 7-9 overall and 4-6 in conference play.
 
Tuskegee has been powered by strong individual performances this season.
 
Kevin Sesberry, who is averaging 16.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, continues to be a standout player for the Golden Tigers on both ends, also adding 1.2 steals per game.
 
Kusamae Draper and D'Anthony Pennington have also been double figure scoring contributors, averaging 14.1 points and 13.0 points per game, respectively. Both players have also shown versatility, with Draper leading the team at 5.9 rebounds per contest, while Pennington is dishing out 2.7 assists and averaging a team-high 2.2 steals.
 
Other notable contributors include Rodney Walker Jr., who leads the team with 2.9 assists along with 6.4 points per game, and Dylan Cambridge, who has averages 4.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
 
As a team, Tuskegee has shown strength on both ends of the court, averaging 64.7 points per game and shooting 41.8 percent from the field.
 
Their defense has also been key, limiting opponents to 60.9 points per game.
 
The Golden Tigers will need to continue their solid defensive play to slow down Central State's offensive attack, particularly from players like Ramar Pryor, who leads the Marauders with 12.8 points per game, and Brandon Scott, who has contributed 11.7 points per game.
 
ABOUT CENTRAL STATE (7-9, 4-6 SIAC)
Central State will come into the game looking to build on their current conference record.
 
The Marauders have been efficient in scoring, averaging 70.3 points per game, and they rely heavily on the contributions of Pryor, who has been strong offensively, along with the balanced scoring from Scott and others.
 
Central State's defense will be a key factor in this game as they look to hold Tuskegee's high-scoring players in check.
 
Tuskegee will aim to capitalize on their home court advantage and get back in the win column, while Central State will also look to gain a key conference victory.
 
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