
March 13, 2025
WOMENS BASKETBALL ROUND OF 64 PREVIEW - #2 COKER VS #7 BELMONT ABBEY
THE COBRAS WILL TAKE ON CONFERENCE CAROLINA SIDE BELMONT ABBEY IN ROUND ONE
Dahlonega, GA - For the first time in school history, your Cobras are set to compete in the DII NCAA National Tournament!
Game Day Info
Time: 2:30 PM ET
Teams: Coker (26-4, 22-4 SAC), Belmont Abbey (25-5, 17-3 Conference Carolinas)
Live Stats: Here
Video: Here
Cobra Corner
- The Cobras will be led by their three All-Conference players: Shawnteanna Tillman (Player of the Year, First-Team), Mya Wasswa (Second-Team), and Kamari Thompson (Third-Team)
- This is the Cobras' first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, looking to build upon the best season in program history
- The Cobras have shattered numerous records this year, including most wins (26), longest win streak (14), most points by a single player in a season (Tillman, 548), and highest free throw percentage in a game by one player (Dasia Ferguson, 12-12)
Last Time Out
- The Cobras fell to the Anderson Trojans in the SAC Women's Basketball title game with a 64-58 final score
- It was a battle early on, with the Trojans and Cobras trading buckets
- Tied at 8-8, the Trojans went on an 8-0 run to take the lead at 16-8
- After Coker brought it close, the Trojans went on a 16-0 run to make it 38-17
- The third quarter brought some energy back to the Cobras, coming out hot from the locker room and being within seven heading into the fourth quarter
- A great move by Thompson to get a layup and a big three by Tillman late in the fourth put this one back to five, but the Trojans sealed the game at the free-throw line
Stat Comparison
- Points Per Game: Coker (69.3), Belmont Abbey (61.7)
- Rebounds Per Game: Coker (38.3), Belmont Abbey (34.3)
- Assists Per Game: Coker (11.7), Belmont Abbey (11.9)
- Steals Per Game: Coker (11.3), Belmont Abbey (9.6)
- Blocks Per Game: Coker (3.5), Belmont Abbey (2.5)
- Free Throw Percentage: Coker (72.2), Belmont Abbey (76.9)
If you're not heading to Georgia to catch the Cobras live, make sure to tune in to the free live stream at this link to support!