Women's Basketball prepares for Thrilling Homecoming Game against Texas Wesleyan
On Saturday, the Wiley University women's basketball team will face off against Texas Wesleyan University for its 2024 Homecoming Game at 2 p.m. inside Alumni Gymnasium.
The game will stream on HBCU-Plus, which can be viewed online or by downloading the free app to your mobile device or Smart TV. Live statistics will also be available. The links are listed in the women's basketball schedule on wileyathletics.com.
Wiley (0-1) aims to improve its standing after dropping their season opener against Langston University on October 24. Despite a challenging past between these two teams, with Texas Wesleyan leading the series 16-15 since it commenced in 1983, the Lady Wildcats are looking to leverage their home court advantage and the fervor of Homecoming to clinch a victory.
From the player's perspective, Wiley will be banking on the talents of newcomers Celebria Peacock and Jessica Nerestant, who both led the team in scoring with seven points against Langston on October 24. Elizabeth Camacho, recognized as the HBCUAC Defensive Player of the Week for her standout performance in rebounding with eight against Langston.
Texas Wesleyan opens the season on Saturday after finishing 13-16 last season and reaching the quarterfinals of the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament. They will lean on senior wing Taryn Wills, their top scorer and rebounder from the previous season with 11.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, alongside junior forward Sophia Hurtado, who led in blocks with 13.
For more coverage on the Lady Wildcats visit https://wileyathletics.com/sports/wbkb/index
About Wiley University Athletics
Wiley University sponsors 12 varsity sports, women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track and field, men's and women's outdoor track and field and baseball. It competes in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) and the Continental Athletic Conference for men's and women's soccer.
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