LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women’s basketball team concludes a season long, three-game homestand, as UWA (7-10, 1-2 GSC) hosts Valdosta State in GSC action. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. The game will be streamed over the internet on the B2 Network and live stats will be available at athletics.uwa.edu.

UWA picked up its first conference win of the season with an 81-76 win over UAH, as the Tigers set a season-high in points. The Red and White also turned back Concordia College of Selma during the week in a 79-45 win. Valerie Harris continues to pace UWA in points and rebounds, averaging 19 points and 7.5 rebounds for the week. The Lake, Miss.-native has scored in double figures in 16 of the Tiger’s 17 games this season with 15 points against the Hornets and a career-high tying 23 points vs. UAH. Danielle Baldwin tied her career-high in assists with six against Concordia and then broke it with eight against the Lady Chargers for a total of 14 assists.

VSU (13-4, 3-0 GSC) enters the contest riding a four-game win streak, tied for longest this season. The Lady Blazers are led by Michelle Thompson, who is averaging 12.9 points per game, and Tamika Booker, who grabs 7.6 rebounds per contest. Thompson and Booker rank 15^th and fourth in the GSC, respectively. In their last outing, three VSU players scored in double figures, led by Booker’s 13 points, as the Lady Blazers defeated North Alabama 69-55. Sczeny Hartry and Thompson each added 11 points to round out the double digit performances.

West Alabama returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 24, as UWA returns to the road, traveling to Pensacola, Fla. to face West Florida. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. and the game will be broadcasted on WZNJ 106.5-FM and at athletics.uwa.edu.