RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas Tech women's basketball will begin the final week of the regular season with a matchup against Harding. The Golden Suns will face off against the Lady Bisons on tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Tucker Coliseum.
FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION NIGHT
In honor of Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night, faculty/staff and family will receive free admission and free popcorn and drinks. At half time of both the men's and women's games, Arkansas Tech will be hosting the OKC Disc Dogs.
Additionally, Tyson will be serving free food (bratwurst, chips, and a drink) to the first 400 fans in attendance. Food will be served in the Tucker Coliseum lobby near the trophy case.
Arkansas Tech's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be taking donations from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for Make-A-Wish.
COVERAGE
Live video, audio and statistics are available at www.arkansastechsports.com. The game can also be heard live on 102.3-FM (KCJC) Russellville with Sam Strasner calling the play-by-play.
ALL-TIME SERIES
Arkansas Tech leads the all-time series against Harding, 46-13. Harding has won 11 of the last 13 meetings, however, Tech took the first meeting of the season as the Golden Suns defeated the Lady Bisons 77-64 in Searcy, Ark. earlier this season.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN SUNS
Arkansas Tech (20-3, 16-3 GAC) extended its winning streak to four games after defeating Southern Arkansas (87-62) and Henderson State (68-65) last week. With its win over Henderson State, Tech has now won recorded 20 or more games in four straight seasons. The Golden Suns are ranked second in the GAC standings and have clinched a spot in the conference tournament.
The Golden Suns lead the GAC in scoring margin (+13.6), field goal percentage defense (.336), rebounding offense (45.2), steals per game (11.0) and turnover margin (+3.96).
Tech has been led by Cheyenne North and Lyrik Williams. In the last two games North is averaging 18.5 points and ten rebounds per game, while Williams is averaging 18 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game. North is also ranked second in the conference in rebounding (8.8) and second in blocks (2.7).
SCOUTING THE LADY BISONS
Harding (14-13, 10-9 GAC) has won five straight and eight of its last nine games, including a 63-54 win over Southern Arkansas on Saturday. The Lady Bisons are ranked fourth in the GAC standings.
Kellie Lampo leads Harding with 11.6 points per game, followed by Sydney Layrock with 11.5 points per game. Harding ranks third in the GAC, just behind Tech, holding opponents to 66.5 points per game. The Lady Bisons also boast the best rebounding margin (+10.4) in the conference.
In the first meeting against Tech, Lampo scored a team-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds. The Golden Suns forced 18 turnovers and scored 26 points off of those turnovers. Tech also outscored the Bisons 40-28 in points in the paint. Ke'Vonshaye Stackhouse led all scorers with a game-high 22 points and grabbed six rebounds.
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