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Women's Basketball

GAME PREVIEW: Fort Valley State

Kentucky State (4-7, 1-3 SIAC) vs Fort Valley State (5-8, 2-3 SIAC)
 
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS: Fort Valley enters the game on a four-game losing streak after a 69-57 loss to Miles on December 21. Sakina Wynn came off the bench for a game-high 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Jah'ne Brown added a season-high 12 points.
For the season, Nola Carter and Torri Myers are the top two scoring threats with 11.8 points and 10.2 points, respectively.
 
SUPERHERO SATURDAY: All kids under 13, dressed like their favorite superhero, will receive free admission into the game.
 
FREE THROWS: The game marks the bottom two teams in the league in free throw shooting as Kentucky State is 12th at 57.4 percent (109-of-190) and Fort Valley is 13th at 57.2 percent (175-of-306). The 306 attempts are the third most in the SIAC, while KSU's 190 is the third fewest in the conference.
 
REBOUNDING: Kentucky State is fourth in rebounding margin at plus 5.1, while FVSU is fifth at plus 2.1. The Thorobreds are boosted on the defensive end as they are second in the SIAC with 35.1 boards.
 
EFFICIENCY: Senior forward Victoria Blankenship is ranked third in the conference in field goal percentage, converting 55 percent (44-of-80) from the floor. She is second on the team with 10.4 points per game.
 
SHARPSHOOTER: Senior Amani Williams is leading the conference in three-point shooting, converting 50 percent (12-of-24) of her attempts this season. If qualified, Williams would be fifth in the country. To qualify, a shooter must average two three-pointers made per game.
 
SHORT HANDED: Kentucky State only had seven players available for its last two games, and only senior Carnethia Brown has started all 11 games for the Thorobreds.
 
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Players Mentioned

Amani Williams

#1 Amani Williams

G
5' 6"
Junior
Victoria  Blankenship

#33 Victoria Blankenship

F
5' 10"
Senior
Carnethia  Brown

#23 Carnethia Brown

G
5' 10"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Amani Williams

#1 Amani Williams

5' 6"
Junior
G
Victoria  Blankenship

#33 Victoria Blankenship

5' 10"
Senior
F
Carnethia  Brown

#23 Carnethia Brown

5' 10"
Senior
G