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1 : Delaware State: SCHEDULE / RESULTS Overall Record: 7-9 MEAC: 2-2 Home: 4-2 Away: 3-6 Neutral: 0-1 Date Opponent Time-Result Nov. 6 Armstrong State (exb) W, Nov. 14 Columbia College W, Nov. 16 Arkansas L, Nov. 20 Alabama State W, Nov. 30 Troy W, Dec. 4 Florida W, Dec. 6 Bethune-Cookman* L, Dec. 14 South Carolina L, Dec. 17 Auburn L, Dec. 19 Florida State L, Fordham University Tournament Dec. 29 Fordham L, Dec. 30 Hartford L, Jan. 4 Jacksonville L, Jan. 6 Allen W, Jan. 10 N.C. A&T State* W, Jan. 12 N.C. Central * W, Jan. 17 Maryland Eastern Shore* L, Jan. 19 Delaware State* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 Hampton* 4 p.m. Jan. 26 Norfolk State* 6 p.m. Jan. 31 N.C. A&T State* 4 p.m. Feb. 7 Morgan State* 4 p.m. Feb. 9 Coppin State* 6 p.m. Feb. 14 S.C. State* 4 p.m. Feb. 21 Howard* 4 p.m. Feb. 23 Florida A&M* 6 p.m. Feb. 28 S.C. State* 4 p.m. Mar. 2 N.C. Central< 6 p.m. Mar. 5 Florida A&M* 6 p.m. Mar MEAC Tournament * Denotes MEAC Match Home Games in BOLD Italics TBA Savannah State Women's BasketBall MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant Media Relations Director / WBB Contact Joshua Peacock peacockj@savannahstate.edu College Street, Tiger Arena Savannah, Ga Game 17 Savannah State University (7-9, 2-2) versus Delaware State University (3-12, 1-2) Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m. Dover, Del. Memorial Hall Gym TALE OF THE TAPE: GP MEAC FG-FGA Pct. 3F-3PA Pct. Ft-Fta. Pct. RBS Avg. A TO BLK S Pts/Avg / /65.7 COVERAGE: RADIO: TV: N/A LIVE WEB STREAM: LIVE STATS: #HailSSU GAME NOTES: > Savannah State concludes a four-game Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) road stretch with a visit to Delaware State. > The Lady Tigers are coming off a loss to Maryland Eastern Shore; a defeat that came after SSU garnered the program s first back-to-back MEAC road wins. > Monday will be the 7th meeting in the series between SSU and Delaware State since the season. The Lady Hornets have a 4-2 advantage in the series; SSU is 2-2 on the road against Delaware State; 12th year head coach Cedric Baker is 2-0 against DSU. > SSU earned a close victory over DSU in the last meeting, on February 10, 2014 in Dover. > The Lady Tigers are led by MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, and redshirt senior, Ezinne Kalu, who is averaging 17.4 points a game. She leads the team and the MEAC in steals, averaging 3.1 a game. > Following Kalu in the stats, senior Jasmine Norman is averaging 10.4 points a game. > Rhianna Warren returned to the lineup in SSU s last outing. She missed 12 games due to a broken nose. PROJECTED SSU Starters 23 Ezinne Kalu Guard, 5-8, SR 4 Jasmine Norman Guard, 5-7, SR 44 Tiyonda Davis Center, 6-2, SO 12 Jada Young Forward, 5-10, FR 2 Kenyata Hendrix Guard, 5-10, SO

2 Quick Facts General Information: Location: Savannah, Ga. Overnight Mailing Address: Tiger Arena College St Savannah, Ga Founded: Enrollment: Nickname: Lady Tigers School Colors:...Burnt Orange and Reflex Blue Arena: Tiger Arena Capacity: ,000 National Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference:...Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference President:......Dr. Cheryl Davenport-Dozier Alma Mater:......Farleigh Dickinson University Athletic Director:...Sterling Steward Jr. Alma Mater:......University of Southern Mississippi 93 Athletic Office Phone: Athletic Office Fax: Athletics Website: Media Relations: Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations: Opio Mashariki Assistant Media Relations Director:......Joshua Peacock (WBB Contact) Media Relations peacockj@savannahstate.edu Media Relations Office Phone: (912) Media Relations Office Fax:.... (912) Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Cedric Baker Alma Mater:.....Voorhees College, 90 Career Record (Years): (21) Division I (Years): (11) Division II (Years): (10) Record at Savannah State (Years): (11) MEAC Record (Years): (2) MEAC Tournament (Years): (3) Women s Basketball Office Phone:.. (912) Women s Basketball Fax:.....(912) Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SID Assistant Coach: Brenda Warren Assistant Coach:...Summer Dalton Assistant Coach:...Ronald Booker Athletic Trainer:....Emily Dietz Athletic Trainer Phone:.(912) Team Information: Overall Record: Record on the Road: Record at Home: Record at Neutral: MEAC Record: Letterman Returning/Lost:...8/6 Starters Returning/Lost: /0 Newcomers: Lady Tigers Online Web Facebook ssuathletics Hashtag #HailSSU YouTube savstatetigers Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown / Previous School 1 Bria Dorsey* G 5-7 Sr. Atlanta, Ga. / Indian River State College 2 Kenyata Hendrix G 5-10 So. Carrollton, Ga. / Carrollton HS 4 Jasmine Norman G 5-9 Sr. Alexandria, Va. / T.C. Williams HS 5 Lauryn Fields G 5-5 Fr. Cape May Court House, N.J. / Middle Township 10 Kilah Nixon* G 5-7 Fr. Brunswick, Ga. / Brunswick HS 11 Rhianna Warren G 5-8 So. Douglasville, Ga. / Villa Rica HS 12 Jada Young F 5-10 Fr. Savannah, Ga. / Beach HS 13 Jazmin Thomas G 5-8 Sr. Columbus, Ga. / Kendrick HS 14 Tanease Richardson F 6-0 Fr. Margate, Fla. / Coconut Creek HS 15 Shanikwa Buie F 5-10 Fr. Statesboro, Ga./ Statesboro HS 22 Charmia Graham* F 6-2 So. Richmond Hill, Ga. / Richmond Hill HS 23 Ezinne Kalu G 5-8 R-Sr. Newark, NJ / Science Park HS 24 Deyja Brown G 5-8 Fr. Ruffin, S.C./Colleton Co. HS 25 Destini Bush F 6-2 Fr. Macon, Ga. / Central Fellowship Christian Acad. 34 Jademone Jones G 5-9 So. Savannah, Ga. / Middle Georgia State College 44 Tiyonda Davis C 6-2 So. Athens, Ga. / Cedar Shoals HS *will not dress Coaching Staff Head Coach: Cedric W. Baker Alma Mater: Voorhees College, 90 Assistant Coach:... Brenda Warren Assistant Coach:...Summer Dalton Assistant Coach:......Ronald Booker Athletic Trainer: Emily Dietz Pronunciation Guide Tiyonda Davis: Tie-Yon-Da Charmia Graham: Char-Me-Uh Tanease Richardson: Ta-Neese Ezinne Kalu: Eh-zz-Uh-Nay Kuh-loo Deyja Brown: Day-Juh Jademone Jones: Jade-Moe-Nay Media Relations Interview Protocol After a 10-minute cooling off period, requested players and head coach Cedric Baker will be available for members of the media. The Lady Tiger s locker room is CLOSED both at home and on the road. At home, the interview area is located in the multi-purpose room near the Athletic Department main office. Tiger Basketball Contacts Please contact Assistant Media Relations Director Joshua Peacock for any information or interview requests concerning Lady Tiger Basketball Team Leaders Bria Dorsey: Bree-uh Kilah Nixon: Ki-Luh Shanikwa Buie: Shuh-Neek-Wuh Buoy Kenyata Hendirx: Ken-yah-Tuh Destini Bush: Destiny Average Points , Ezinne Kalu Average Rebounds , Tiyonda Davis Assists...51, Ezinne Kalu Steals...48, Ezinne Kalu Blocks...26, Tiyonda Davis Field Goals...95, Ezinne Kalu 3-point Field Goals...23, Kenyata Hendrix FG % (min. 30) (61-119) Tiyonda Davis 3PT % (min. 10) (14-47), Ezinne Kalu FT % (min. 10) (57-77), Ezinne Kalu Average Min , Ezinne Kalu #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 2

3 TEAM SEASON HIGHS Points 106 vs. Columbia College (11/14/14) Field Goals Made 41 vs. Columbia College (11/14/14) Field Goals Attempted 87 vs. Columbia College (11/14/14) Field Goal Percentage.615 vs. Allen University (1/6/15) 3-Point Field Goals Made 10 vs. Columbia College (11/14/14) 3-Point Field Goals Attempted 19 vs. Florida (12/4/14) 3-Point Field Goal Percentage.556 vs. Columbia College (11/14/14) Free-Throws Made 19 vs. Fordham (12/29/14) Free-Throws Attempted 29 vs. Fordham (12/29/14) Free-Throw Percentage 81.8 vs. Florida State (12/19/14) Rebounds 54 vs. Bethune-Cookman (12/6/14) Assists 25 vs. Allen University (1/6/15) Steals 28 vs. Columbia College (11/14/14) Blocked Shots 7 vs. Alabama State (11/20/14) Turnovers 22 vs. Florida State (12/19/14) Fouls 32 vs. Florida State (12/19/14) SAVANNAH, Ga. - Savannah State garnered the program s first win against a Southeastern Conference (SEC) opponent, beating the Florida Gators, 68-58, in Tiger Arena on Thursday. SSU ties the overall series with Florida at two wins apiece and improves to 4-1 on the season, and 3-0 in Tiger Arena. Florida suffers only their second loss of the season, as they fall to 5-2. Four Lady Tigers ended in double-digits in the win. Redshirt senior Ezinne Kalu, who played all 40 minutes, led the field with 21 points, followed by Jasmine Norman with 15. Bria Dorsey added 14 and Tiyonda Davis tacked on 10. Cassie Peoples drained a 3-pointer at the 17:08 mark of the opening half to lift the Gators to a 5-4 lead, Kalu responded in kind a few seconds later. In the following three minutes, Kalu scored 11 unanswered points, including three 3-pointers, to lift SSU to a 15-5 lead with 14:30 to play. The Gators broke their scoring drought at the 12:51 mark with two good freethrows from Ronnie Williams. Two minutes later Carlie Needles drained a 3-pointer and Kayla Lewis sank a jump shot to cut SSU s lead to Dorsey scored on a short jumper and TIGER BITES Lady Tiger Headlines Lady Tigers Down Florida, 68-58, In Tiger Arena Kalu hit another 3-pointer to push the Lady Tigers lead to a few moments later. Kalu went 4-for-5 from beyond the arch on the night. Two minutes later, Florida was back in it after a 6-0 run, capped by two good free-throws from Needles. At the 3:46 mark, Antoinette Bannister hit a 3-pointer to lift Florida to a lead. The Lady Tigers responded with points from Davis and Kalu for a lead. Bannister again hit a 3-pointer to tie the game up at 28 with 1:41 to the half. With 57 seconds to play in the opening half, Kenyata Hendrix sent the Lady Tigers into the locker room up with an old-fashioned 3-point play. Dorsey and Davis opened the second half with layups to lift SSU to a lead. At the 15:33 mark, Dorsey added another field goal in the paint, giving SSU a lead. Despite some flares in the offense from Florida, the final 15 minutes of the game were all Savannah State as the Lady Tigers held at least a six point lead in the remaining minutes. Norman drained two free-throws with 4:06 to play, giving the Lady Tigers their largest lead of the night, The Gators were led by Peoples with 15 points. Lewis followed with 12 and Williams tacked on 10. Schedule Breakdown > Savannah State faces a variety of nonconference opponents this year. They will play a total of four SEC schools, the most out of a single opposing conference, with three of the games on the road (Arkansas, South Carolina, and Auburn), and one game in Tiger Arena (Florida). The Lady Tigers will also face opponents from the ACC, A-10, Ivy League, Sun Belt, SoCon, SWAC and American East before opening the MEAC schedule in January. Baker s Dozen > Head coach Cedric Baker enters his 12th year at Savannah State this season, and his 22nd year of collegiate head coaching. During last season s historic run, Baker earned his 300th career win and his 100th Savannah State win. Preseason Player of the Year > Redshirt senior Ezinne Kalu was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Preseason Player of the Year for the season. The poll is voted on by the conference head coaches and sports information directors. The Newark, N.J. native returns for her fifth and final year, after receiving a medical redshirt for the season. A Big Return > The Lady Tigers get all five starters back from last year s historic team. Senior s Ezinne Kalu, Jasmine Norman and Bria Dorsey are expected to lead the way, while sophomore s Kenyata Hendrix and Tiyonda Davis will likely get the starting nod again. #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 3

4 TEAM NOTES History Makers SSU went overall, 10-6 in the MEAC, and 10-2 in Tiger Arena last year; all records were the best in the program s Division I era. It was also the best MEAC record the program has had since its first year of competition in They made history in the MEAC Tournament with wins over Morgan State and Florida A&M. They were the first basketball team in the school s history to make the semifinals of the MEAC Tournament. SSU lost to five-time defending MEAC Champion Hampton University in the semifinals. Setting The Bar Ezinne Kalu is the first women s basketball player in Savannah State Division I history to reach the 1,000 career points mark. She led the team in her freshman year ( ) with 401 points and again in her sophomore year ( ) with 529 points. Kalu scored her 1,000th point in a loss to Mississippi State University on November 28, Kalu s junior season was interrupted by an injury late in December. She concluded the shortened year with 161 points. Kalu topped her fourth year at SSU with 516 total points, averaging 16.1 a game. She played in 32 games, starting in 23. She led the team in points, scoring average, field goals made (168), 3-point field goals made (35), free-throws made (145), assists (108), steals (85), and minutes (29.9). Prior to the season, she recorded 1,607 career points, averaging 16 points per game over her career. The Call From The Hall Head coach Cedric Baker was inducted into the Voorhees College Hall of Fame on November 7, Baker graduated from Voorhees in 1990 with a bachelor s degree in Mathematics and Applied Sciences. He was a four-year letterman and member of the 1987 Voorhees Men s Basketball EAIC Championship team. Since coming to Savannah State, Baker has gradually improved the women s basketball program. In the season, SSU went overall, 10-6 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), and 10-2 in Tiger Arena; all records were the best in the program s Division I era (since ). It was also the best MEAC record the programs had since its first year of competition in PROGRAM HISTORY First Season: Historical Record (since 1974): First Year of NCAA D-II Play: All-Time NCAA D-II Record: First Year of NCAA D-I Play: All-Time NCAA D-I Record: NCAA D-I Tournament Appearances:...0 SEAC Championships:...5 (1952, 53, 54, 55, 56) SIAC Championships (NCAA D-II):...1 (1976) First Year of MEAC Play: All-Time MEAC Record: MEAC Tournament Record: INDIVIDUAL SEASON HIGHS Points 25, Ezinne Kalu vs. Alabama State (11/20/14) Field Goals Made 11, Ezinne Kalu vs. Alabama State (11/20/14) Field Goals Attempted 23, Ezinne Kalu vs. Fordham (12/29/14) Field Goal Percentage (min. five made).889, Bria Dorsey vs. Allen (1/6/15) Three-Point Field Goals Made 5, Kenyata Hendrix vs. Arkansas (11/16/14) Three-Point Field Goals Attempted 13, Kenyata Hendrix vs. Arkansas (11/16/14) Three-Point Field Goal Pct. (min. two made).800, Ezinne Kalu vs. Florida (12/4/14) Free Throws Made 9, Ezinne Kalu vs. Troy (11/30/14) Free Throws Attempted 11, Ezinne Kalu vs. N.C. Central (1/12/15) Free Throw Percentage (min. three made) 1.000, Jazmin Thomas vs. N.C. Central (1/12/15) Rebounds 12, Bria Dorsey vs. N.C. A&T State (1/10/15) Assists 6, Ezinne Kalu vs. N.C. Central (1/12/15) Blocked Shots 4, Tiyonda Davis vs. Florida (12/4/14) Steals 6, Ezinne Kalu vs. UMES (1/17/15) Turnovers 7, Bria Dorsey vs. Jacksonville (1/4/15) #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 4

5 TRACKING THE LADY TIGERS Opponent Largest Lead Largest Deficit Tied Lead Changes Record Columbia College Arkansas Alabama State Troy Florida Bethune-Cookman #1 South Carolina Auburn Florida State Fordham Hartford Jacksonville Allen N.C. A&T State N.C. Central Maryland Eastern Shore SSU RECORD WHEN... At home On the road At neutral sites Leading at the half Trailing at the half Tied at the half Leading w/3:00 left Trailing w/3:00 left Tied w/3:00 left In overtime Shooting 50 % Shooting less than 50 % Outrebrounding opponent Opponent outrebounds Equal number of rebounds Committing more turnovers Committing fewer turnovers Equal number of turnovers Scoring 70 + points Scoring points Scoring points Scoring less than 50 points Final margin of 1-4 points Final margin of 5-9 points Final margin of 10 + points players in double figures players in double figures players in double figures player in double figures..., players in double figures Longest game win streak...3 Longest game losing streaks...7 GAME-BY-GAME COMPARISON Opponent Result Points Reb Assist Steals Block Columbia College W Arkansas L Alabama State W Troy W Florida W Bethune-Cookman L #1 South Carolina L Auburn L Florida State L Fordham L Hartford L Jacksonville L Allen W N.C. A&T State W N.C. Central W Maryland Eastern Shore L #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 5

6 meac standings (As of 1/18/15) Team MEAC Overall Hampton Norfolk State Maryland Eastern Shore Morgan State Savannah State Howard South Carolina State North Carolina A&T Bethune-Cookman Delaware State Coppin State Florida A&M North Carolina Central meac preseason predicted order OF finish Team Points 1. North Carolina A&T State (15) Hampton (5) Savannah State (1) Coppin State (2) Howard (1) Florida A&M Bethune-Cookman Norfolk State Maryland Eastern Shore (2) North Carolina Central South Carolina State Delaware State Morgan State MEAC Player of the Week Date Name Cl. School N17 Khyra Conerly Sr. North Carolina Central N24 Tracey Carrington Sr. Morgan State D1 Kayla Crawford Sr. Bethune-Cookman D8 Malia Tate-DeFreitas So. Hampton D8 Rae Corbo Sr. Norfolk State D15 Jessica Long Sr. Maryland E. Shore D22 Rae Corbo Sr. Norfolk State J5 Malia Tate-DeFreitas So. Hampton J5 Alexis Udoji Jr. UMES MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 45th year of operation heading into the academic school year. The MEAC is made up of 13 outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Savannah State University and South Carolina State University. HISTORY IN BRIEF In 1969, a bold ad hoc group of innovators long associated with intercollegiate athletics met in Durham, N.C., to discuss the feasibility of organizing a new conference. Dissected from these discussions, a steering and planning committee was formed to fully investigate the idea, present a detailed report with recommendations to interested collegiate institutions, and then construct a workshop to outline proposals. After adopting a program, seven institutions (Delaware State College, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State College) agreed to become the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Its major objective was to establish, organize and supervise an intercollegiate athletic program among a compact group of educational institutions of high academic standards and with a sound philosophy of co- curricular activities. The conference agreed to seek Division I status for its sports MEAC Statistical LEADERS Team Scoring Offense (avg.) , Delaware State Team Scoring Defense(avg.) , N.C. A&T State Team Rebounding Offense (avg.) , Maryland Eastern Shore Team Rebounding Defense(avg.) , N.C. A&T State Team Assists(avg.) , Savannah State Team Steals(avg.) , South Carolina State Team Blocks(avg.) , Bethune-Cookman Team FG % , Delaware State Team 3PT % , Florida A&M Team FT % Delaware State Indv. Average Points , Rae Corbo (NSU) Indv. Average Rebounds , Racquel Davis (NCCU) Indv. Average Assists , Te Shya Heslip (HOW) Indv. Average Steals Ezinne Kalu (SSU) Indv. Average Blocks , Kailyn Williams (BCU) Indv. FG % Tierra Hawkins (DSU) Indv. 3PT % , Amber Howard (SCSU) Indv. FT % , Rae Corbo (NSU) #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 6

7 The LADY TIGERS #15 Shanikwa Buie F 6-2 Freshman Statesboro, Ga. Statesboro HS Personal: Full Name is Shanikwa Arqwasha Buie Born on September 6, 1995 Majoring in Criminal Justice Parent is Terry Buie Post college plans are to become an FBI Agent Graduating in 2018 Hobbies include playing video games, sleeping, shopping, and mentoring Also recruited by Albany State, North Florida, and Jacksonville University. #22 Charmia Graham F 6-2 Sophomore Richmond Hill, Ga. Richmond Hill HS Year G-GS Min. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. O-D-R Avg. Pts./Avg /0.7 TOTAL: / : Graham played in 22 games in her debut season. She finished with a.364 field goal percentage, and a.583 free-throw percentage. #23 Ezinne Kalu G 5-8 Senior Newark, NJ Science Park HS Year G-GS Min. FG-FGA PCT. 3FG-3FGA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. O-D-R Avg. Pts./Avg / / / /16.1 TOTAL / : Kalu topped her fourth year at SSU with 516 total points, averaging 16.1 a game. She played in 32 games, starting in 23. She led the team in points, scoring average, field goals made (168), 3-point field goals made (35), free-throws made (145), assists (108), steals (85), and minutes (29.9). The Newark, N.J. native returns for her fifth and final year, after receiving a medical redshirt for the season. She was the first women s basketball player in Division I history to score more than 1,000 career points. Kalu currently has 1,607 career points, averaging 16 points per game over her career. #24 Deyja Brown G 5-9 Freshman Ruffin, S.C. Colleton County HS Personal: Full Name is Deyja Lakelle Brown Born on September 13, 1995 Majoring in Computer Science Technology Parents are Brenda Inabinett, and Kenneth Brown Post college plans are to find a job in the field of Computer Science Graduating in 2018 Hobbies include watching television, sleeping, eating, and listening to music Also recruited by South Carolina State, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 7

8 The LADY TIGERS #1 Bria Dorsey G 5-7 Senior Atlanta, Ga. Indian River State College Year G-GS Min. FG-FGA PCT. 3FG-3FGA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. O-D-R Avg. Pts./Avg : /7.2 TOTAL: / : In Dorsey s debut season as a Lady Tiger, she played a key role as a point guard in an historic season for the program. Dorsey played in all 33 games, finishing the season with a.396 field goal percentage, averaging 7.2 points per game. She was second on the team in assists (102). Dorsey scored a season-high 20 points in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship Tournament game against Morgan State University. #2 Kenyata Hendrix G 5-10 Sophomore Carrollton, Ga. Carollton HS Year G-GS Min. FG-FGA PCT. 3FG-3FGA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. O-D-R Avg. Pts./Avg : /7.6 TOTAL: / : Hendrix earned a starting role in her freshman season, playing in all 33 games with 19 starts. She averaged 7.6 points per game, racking up a total of 250 points on the season. Hendrix was second on the team in 3-point field goals made (33). She drained a season-high 17 points in a game against Mississippi State, and sank a season-high four 3-pointers against Charleston Southern. #4 Jasmine Norman G 5-9 Senior Alexandria, Va. T.C. Williams HS Year G-GS Min. FG-FGA PCT. 3FG-3FGA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. O-D-R Avg. Pts./Avg / / /9.5 TOTAL: / : Picking up where she left off in her sophomore year, Norman again became a key part of the Lady Tigers squad in her junior season, surpassing almost all of her own career-highs and setting a standard for the shooting guard position. She played in all 33 games, starting in 22. She finished the season with a.376 field goal percentage and led the Lady Tigers from the free-throw line with a career best.724 free-throw percentage. Norman set a new career-high points record (22) in a win over Florida A&M in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship Tournament. In the same game, she drained a career-high 10 field goals. #5 Lauryn Fields G 5-5 Freshman Cape May Court House, N.J. Middle Township HS Personal: Full name is Lauryn Brejae Fields Born on February 17, 1996 Majoring in Behavior Analysis Parents are Lawrence and Kellie Fields Post college plans are to travel overseas to play basketball professionally Hobbies include eating, sleeping, and shopping Also recruited by the Western Michigan, Howard University, Maryland Eastern Shore, and New Jersey Institute of Technology. #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 8

9 The LADY TIGERS #10 Kilah Nixon G 5-7 Freshman Brunswick, Ga. Brunswick HS Personal: Full Name is Kilah Oriana Nixon Born on March 31, 1996 Majoring in Criminal Justice Parents are Ja Quetta Clayton and Khali Nixon Post college plans are to be a basketball coach and trainer Graduating in 2018 Hobbies include training and shopping Also recruited by Miles College, Georgia Highlands, Lander, Edward Waters, and East Georgia. #11 Rhianna Warren G 5-8 Sophomore Douglasville, Ga. Villa Rica HS Year G-GS Min. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. O-D-R Avg. Pts./Avg : /2.0 TOTAL: / : Warren played in 27 games in her freshman debut. She finished the season with a.367 field goal percentage. She recorded a career-high eight points in a win over Trinity Baptist College. In a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Warren went 2-for-4 from the 3-point line, helping the Lady Tigers to a win. #12 Jada Young F 5-10 Freshman Savannah, Ga. Beach HS Personal: Full Name is Jada Shabrea Bessie Young Born on September 6, 1995 Majoring in Business Management Parents are Ricky and Vanessa Broomfield, Marvin Young Post college plans are to be a sports agent Graduating in 2018 Also recruited by Auburn, Mercer, Paine, Middle Georgia, and Brenau. #13 Jazmin Thomas G 5-8 Senior Columbus, Ga. Kendrick HS Year G-GS Min. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. O-D-R Avg. Pts./Avg / / /0.8 TOTAL: / : Thomas moved into an auxiliary role in her junior season, playing in 21 games. She finished with a.200 field goal percentage, and set new career-high records in rebounds (5), assists (5), and steals (3) in an early nonconference game against Charleston Southern. #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 9

10 Savannah State #25 Destini Bush F 6-2 Freshman Macon, Ga. Central Fellowship Christian Academy #34 Jademone Jones Personal: Full Name is Destini Andrea-Kyida Bush Born on December 8, 1996 Majoring in Biology Parents are Andre and Shirley Bush Graduating in 2018 Hobbies include reading, shopping and working out Also recruited by Troy, North Florida, Coastal Carolina, Clayton State, young Harris, North Georgia, Lander, and Armstrong State. G 5-9 Sophomore Savannah, Ga. Middle Georgia State College Personal: Full name is Jademone Jones Born on June 9, 1995 Major is undeclared Parent is Latriviel Duncan Post college plans are to become an elementary school teacher Graduating in 2017 Hobbies include playing volleyball and watching Netflix Also recruited by the Middle Georgia State and East Georgia. Misc.: Transferred to Savannah State from Middle Georgia State. Earned a basketball scholarship at Middle Georgia State out of high school. Dual sport athlete. Played with the Lady Tiger volleyball team during the 2014 season. Ran track, played volleyball, tennis and basketball in high school not available The LADY TIGERS S A V A N N A H #44 Tiyonda Davis S T A T E W O M E N S B A S K E T B A L L C 6-2 Freshman Athens, Ga. Cedar Shoals HS Year G-GS TOTAL: Min FG-FGA Pct FG-3FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct O-D-R Avg Pts./Avg. 217/ / : Davis played a key role in the paint for the Lady Tigers in her freshman debut. She led the team in rebounds (236), blocked shots (53), field goal percentage (.579), and rebound average (7.2) She was also fifth in total blocked shots in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Davis finished the year playing in all 33 games, with 30 starts, and scored 217 points, averaging 6.6 a game. Davis edged her way into the SSU record books with the fifth most blocked shots, and the fourth highest field goal percentage in a single season in school history. Image courtesy of Summit Athletic Media # H a i l S S U W O M E N ' S B A S K E T B A L L G A M E N O T E S 10

11 Savannah State Combined Season Box Savannah State Combined Team Statistics (as of Jan 17, 2015) All games RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds ## Player gp-gs min avg fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% off def tot avg pf dq a to blk stl pts avg 23 KALU,Ezinne NORMAN,Jasmine DORSEY,Bria DAVIS,Tiyonda HENDRIX,Kenyata RICHARDSON,Taneas YOUNG,Jada FIELDS,Lauryn WARREN,Rhianna BROWN,Deyja BUIE,Shanikwa BUSH,Destini THOMAS,Jazmin NIXON,Kilah JONES,Jademone Team Total Opponents TEAM STATISTICS SSUWB OPP SCORING Points per game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT Field goal pct POINT FG-ATT point FG pct pt FG made per game FREE THROWS-ATT Free throw pct F-Throws made per game REBOUNDS Rebounds per game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS Turnovers per game Turnover margin Assist/turnover ratio STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game ATTENDANCE Home games-avg/game Neutral site-avg/game Date Opponent Score Att. 11/14/14 COLUMBIA COLLEGE W /16/14 at ARKANSAS L /20/14 ALABAMA STATE W /30/14 at Troy W /4/14 FLORIDA W * 12/6/14 BETHUNE-COOKMAN L /14/14 at #1/1 South Carolina L /17/14 at Auburn L /19/14 at Florida State L ^ 12/29/14 at Fordham L ^ 12/30/14 vs Hartford L /4/2015 JACKSONVILLE UNIV. L /6/15 ALLEN UNIVERSITY W * 1/10/15 at N.C. A&T W * 01/12/15 at N.C. Central W * 01/17/15 at Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore L * - Conference game Score by Periods 1st 2nd Totals Savannah State Opponents #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 11

12 Savannah State Last Box Score Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final Statistics Savannah State vs Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore 01/17/15 2:00 p.m. at William P. Hytche Athletic Center Savannah State (2-2 MEAC) Total 3-Ptr Rebounds ## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min 12 YOUNG,Jada f DAVIS,Tiyonda c HENDRIX,Kenyata g THOMAS,Jazmin g KALU,Ezinne g NORMAN,Jasmine FIELDS,Lauryn WARREN,Rhianna RICHARDSON,Tanease BUIE,Shanikwa BROWN,Deyja JONES,Jademone Team Totals FG % 1st Half: % 3FG % 1st Half: % FT % 1st Half: % 2nd half: % 2nd half: % 2nd half: % Game: % Game: % Game: % Deadball Rebounds 2 Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore (3-1 MEAC) Total 3-Ptr Rebounds ## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min 23 KELLY,Taryana f BRYANT,Shauntesha f SWEENEY,Shawnee g LONG,Jessica g SUBRITZKY,Moengaroa g TAYLOR,Chalyse HICKS,Alexus THOMPSON,Taylor Team Totals FG % 1st Half: % 3FG % 1st Half: % FT % 1st Half: % 2nd half: % 2nd half: % 2nd half: % Game: % Game: % Game: % Deadball Rebounds 2 Officials: Norma JOnmes, Ronald Ledington, D'Juan Chapman Technical fouls: Savannah State-None. Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore-None. Attendance: 619 Score by periods 1st 2nd Total Savannah State Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore Last FG - SSUWB 2nd-01:11, UMESW 2nd-01:02. Largest lead - SSUWB None, UMESW by 18 1st-05:45. SSUWB led for 00:00. UMESW led for 38:02. Game was tied for 01:08. In Off 2nd Fast Points Paint T/O Chance Break Bench SSUWB UMESW Score tied - 0 times. Lead changed - 0 times. #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 12

13 Savannah State RESULTS-LEADERS Savannah State Season Schedule/Results & Leaders (as of Jan 17, 2015) All games RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Date Opponent Score Att. High Points High Rebounds 11/14/14 COLUMBIA COLLEGE W (24)HENDRIX,Kenyata (9)YOUNG,Jada 11/16/14 at ARKANSAS L 1229 (15)HENDRIX,Kenyata (6)NORMAN,Jasmine 11/20/14 ALABAMA STATE W (25)KALU,Ezinne (8)DAVIS,Tiyonda 11/30/14 at Troy W (24)KALU,Ezinne (11)NORMAN,Jasmine 12/4/14 FLORIDA W (21)KALU,Ezinne (5)DAVIS,Tiyonda 12/6/14 *BETHUNE-COOKMAN L 740 (13)KALU,Ezinne (11)DAVIS,Tiyonda 12/14/14 at #1/1 South Carolina L 9605 (18)KALU,Ezinne (4)DAVIS,Tiyonda (4)BUIE,Shanikwa 12/17/14 at Auburn L 1623 (12)KALU,Ezinne (7)NORMAN,Jasmine (12)NORMAN,Jasmine (7)DAVIS,Tiyonda 12/19/14 at Florida State L 2170 (19)KALU,Ezinne (8)NORMAN,Jasmine 12/29/14 ^at Fordham L (26)KALU,Ezinne (10)DAVIS,Tiyonda 12/30/14 ^vs Hartford L (22)NORMAN,Jasmine (9)NORMAN,Jasmine 1/4/2015 JACKSONVILLE UNIV L 310 (18)DORSEY,Bria (7)DAVIS,Tiyonda 1/6/15 ALLEN UNIVERSITY W (21)KALU,Ezinne (5)KALU,Ezinne (5)YOUNG,Jada (5)BUSH,Destini 1/10/15 *at N.C. A&T W (16)DAVIS,Tiyonda (12)DORSEY,Bria 01/12/15 *at N.C. Central W (23)KALU,Ezinne (6)KALU,Ezinne (6)NORMAN,Jasmine (6)YOUNG,Jada 01/17/15 *at Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore L 619 (13)NORMAN,Jasmine (5)DAVIS,Tiyonda (13)KALU,Ezinne (5)NORMAN,Jasmine * - Conference game Attendance Summary Games Attend Avg/Game Home Away Neutral Total #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 13

14 Savannah StatE Team G-B-G Breakdown Savannah State Team Game-by-Game (as of Jan 17, 2015) All games TEAM STATISTICS Total 3-Pointers Free throws Rebounds Opponent Date Score fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avg COLUMBIA COLLEGE 11/14/ W at ARKANSAS 11/16/ L ALABAMA STATE 11/20/ W at Troy 11/30/ W FLORIDA 12/4/ W BETHUNE-COOKMAN 12/6/ L at #1/1 South Carolina 12/14/ L at Auburn 12/17/ L at Florida State 12/19/ L at Fordham 12/29/ L vs Hartford 12/30/ L JACKSONVILLE UNIV. 1/4/ L ALLEN UNIVERSITY 1/6/ W at N.C. A&T 1/10/ W at N.C. Central 01/12/ W at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 01/17/ L Savannah State Opponents Games played: 16 Points/game: 63.6 FG Pct: FG Pct: 23.9 FT Pct: 60.6 Rebounds/game: 34.8 Assists/game: 12.1 Turnovers/game: 17.1 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.7 Steals/game: 11.9 Blocks/game: 3.1 #HailSSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME NOTES 14