THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University women's basketball team is set to host an open practice for media members on Saturday between 8-10 a.m. at the AAMU Event Center.  
 
Alabama A&M went 15-16 overall and 10-8 in Southwestern Atlantic Conference (SWAC) play last season, and reached the quarterfinals in the conference tournament, where they fell 82-74 to Arkansas-Pine Bluff.   
 
AAMU ushers in a new era, bringing in head coach Dawn Thornton to the helm of the Bulldogs women's basketball program. She brings in 12 transfer players, including Shelomi Sanders of the University of Colorado, Lauryn Pendleton of Arkansas State and SWAC Preseason All-SWAC First Team honoree, Coriah Beck. The Maroon and White returns Darian Burgin, LaCambria Shakespeare and SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, Alisha Wilson.  
 
The Bulldogs will begin the non-conference slate for a home opener against SEC Opponent Alabama on Nov. 7 at the AAMU Event Center. Season tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 2024-2025 basketball season. Previous season ticket holders will have priority to retain the seats they have purchased in the past. Each previous season ticket holder will receive an email with a code to reclaim your seat. If you do not reclaim your season tickets by October 6 those tickets will be open to the general public. Fans can purchase season tickets and single-game tickets at: AAMU Athletics (Hometown Tickets) or by calling the ticket office at 256.372.7255 or 256.372.7254. 
 
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