After a rejuvinating holiday break, the Tars are back in action
in their first road match of the season at the SIAC/SCC Classic up
in Albany, Ga.' The Tars will take on Fort Valley State today, and
Albany State tomorrow in scheduled play.' The Florida Tech Panthers
will also be in attendance.
IN THE RANKINGS
Rollins is currently #1 in scoring defense and #2 in field goal
percentage defense' in Division II.' They also place tenth in the
scoring margin category, seventh in turnovers per game, and 22nd in
rebound margins.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Tars will take on Albany State tomorrow in the second day of
the SIAC/SCC Classic.' The Tars will have a few days to practice
before taking on Wheeling Jesuit for the start of the new year.'
After that, the Tars will be back on the road to play Saint Leo in
their second Sunshine State Conference matchup for the year.
SERIES VS. THE WILDCATS
Rollins leads in the series against Fort Valley State
2-1.
SCOUTING THE TARS
Jennifer Musgrove was able to obtain her first
double-double of the season in their last game against Flagler.'
Musgrove led the team with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 4
assists.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Takesha Riggs leads the Wildcats in points with an average of 19.3
per game.' In all six of their games this season, Riggs has scored
14 points or higher, pulling in a season high of 25 in their
opening game against Chico State.
LAST TIME OUT
Rollins toppled the then #19 Wildcats in a 64-48 win back on
December 29, 2006.' Both teams struggled to score in the first
half; Rollins shot 20.6% (7-34) in the opening period, and Fort
Valley State shot 20.0% (6-30).' The Tars led 21-17 coming into the
second half, and they started to heat up at that point.' Rollins
shot 48.5% (16-33) in the second half, including four of eight from
three point territory.' The Tars held the Lady Wildcats to just
25.4% from the field.
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