Cobras Host Tusculum in Pivotal SAC Contest

Photo by Stan Barnhill
Photo by Stan Barnhill

HARTSVILLE, S.C.- Coker women's basketball hosts Tusculum in a South Atlantic Conference matchup on Saturday (Dec. 19). Live stats and video will be available at www.cokercobras.com

The Cobras last action came in an 87-57 loss at Anderson on Wednesday (Dec. 16). Jazz Green notched a double-double scoring 15 points and grabbing 13 boards, and Terrika Foster contributed 12 points.

The Cobras have earned a 4-1 mark in conference play on the season. Senior Jazz Green is third in the conference averaging 16.5 points per game. She is also tied for the conference lead in rebounds per game with 10.0. Terrika Foster also holds fifth place in the conference in field goal percentage, shooting 53.1 percent from the field.

Tusculum comes into the matchup with a 6-2 overall record and a 4-1 mark in conference play. The Pioneers are led by Shynese Whitener who averages 21.8 points per game and 36.9 minutes per game.

Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. at the DeLoach Center. Tickets for the game are $5 for adults, $3 for students and free to all Coker faculty, staff and students.