HONOLULU, Hawaii | The Alabama A&M University women's basketball team heads west for a pair of non-conference matchups as the Lady Bulldogs travel to Honolulu, Hawaii, to compete in the Bank of Hawaii Classic on Nov. 13 and 15.
Alabama A&M will open the weekend against Loyola Marymount on Friday before closing tournament play against Saint Mary's on Sunday.
BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE
Alabama A&M enters the Bank of Hawaii Classic with a 1-2 record following its 81-61 victory over Miles College on Nov. 9. The Lady Bulldogs look to carry that momentum into the weekend as they continue their early-season non-conference schedule.
The Bulldogs are averaging 59.0 points per game while shooting 37.0 percent from the field. Alabama A&M has also been active defensively, recording 11.0 steals per contest while averaging 31.7 rebounds per game.
Asianae Nicholson leads the Bulldogs offensively, averaging 10.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game through the opening three contests. Vanessa Wimberly follows with 9.3 points per game, while Skylar White contributes 7.3 points per contest. Aniya Palmer has also provided an offensive spark, averaging 11.0 points in her season debut.
Alabama A&M will look to establish its defensive presence, limit turnovers and create opportunities in transition against two West Coast Conference opponents.
SCOUTING LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
The Lady Bulldogs open the Bank of Hawaii Classic against Loyola Marymount University on Friday, Nov. 13. The Lions enter the tournament with a 3-0 record and have opened their season with three convincing victories.
LMU is averaging 92.3 points per game while shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from beyond the arc. The Lions have also been effective moving the basketball, averaging 20.3 assists and 15.7 steals per contest.
Shawnee Nordstrom leads the Lions with 16.3 points per game while shooting 56.7 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three-point range. Maya Hernandez adds 13.3 points per game and leads the team with 11 steals, while Kayla Jones contributes 12.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest.
Alabama A&M will face a high-scoring LMU offense and will need to prioritize defensive communication, rebounding and limiting second-chance opportunities.
SCOUTING SAINT MARY'S
Alabama A&M will conclude its tournament appearance on Sunday, Nov. 15, against Saint Mary's College.
The Gaels enter the weekend with a 1-2 record after earning an 81-44 victory over Chico State on Nov. 10. Saint Mary's is averaging 57.3 points per game while shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from three-point range.
Lucy Aherne leads the Gaels with 11.0 points per game, while Lihi Azouri averages 9.7 points and shoots 54.5 percent from beyond the arc. Evelyn Tounkara adds 8.3 points per contest while shooting 58.8 percent from the field.
Saint Mary's averages 30.7 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game. The Gaels have also shown their ability to generate defensive pressure, averaging 10.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per contest.
The Bulldogs will look to control the pace, defend the perimeter and capitalize on offensive opportunities against a Saint Mary's team coming off a strong offensive performance.
NEXT UP
Following the Bank of Hawaii Classic, Alabama A&M will return to Huntsville for a matchup against UAB on Thursday, Nov. 19. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the AAMU Event Center.
GAME INFORMATION
Alabama A&M vs. Loyola Marymount
Alabama A&M vs. Saint Mary's
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