UWA Closes Out 2007 Home Slate Against GSU

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women’s basketball team concludes a three-game homestand on Wednesday, December 12^th, as the Tigers (2-4) host Georgia Southwestern in a 5:30 p.m. contest.

UWA, which toppled Martin Methodist on Saturday, posted its largest margin of victory, 17 points, against the RedHawks at Pruitt Hall.

The Tigers are led by Jessica Thompson and Ashton Washington, both averaging over 15 points a contest this season. Thompson, a Valhermoso Springs, Ala.-native, is averaging 15.5 points an outing, while Washington, a product of Lexington, Miss., is averaging 16.5 points and nine rebounds a game.

Following the final home game of 2007 for West Alabama, the Red and White will close out the pre-holiday schedule at the Delta State hosted Lloyd Clark Classic next week. UWA will face tournament host DSU on Monday, December 17^th at 6 p.m. before ending the tournament on Tuesday, December 18^th against North Georgia at 4 p.m.