WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The William & Mary women's basketball team welcomes defending league champion James Madison in the first-ever Golden Game on Sunday, Jan. 29. Tipoff from Kaplan Arena is set for 2 p.m.
The first 1,000 fans through the Kaplan Arena doors will receive free gold rally towels. Also it is 90's music day, and all of your favorite hits from the 90s will be playing. Following the contest, the Tribe women's basketball team will available for autographs.
Opening Tip
The William & Mary women's basketball returns to action as they look to snap a three-game skid when they host three-time defending Colonial Athletic Association champion James Madison in the first-ever Golden Game at Kaplan Arena on Sunday, Jan. 29. The Tribe looks to salvage a weekend split after falling 68-54 to Delaware at home on Friday. The Green and Gold and James Madison meet for the 83rd time in series history.
Last Time Out
The William & Mary women's basketball team dropped a 68-54 decision to Delaware inside Kaplan Arena on Friday night. The Blue Hens (11-8, 5-3 CAA), who won their fourth straight, used a strong first quarter to take control, and each time the Tribe (13-5, 3-4) drew closer, including within five just 30 seconds into the fourth quarter, UD found the answer. Senior
Marlena Tremba led the Tribe with 16 points on 4-of-9 from 3-point range, while classmate
Alexandra Masaquel added 10 points and a team-best six rebounds. Sophomore
Bianca Boggs chipped in nine points for the Green and Gold.
Scouting the Dukes
Three-time defending league champion James Madison comes to town looking to build on a Friday night victory over Drexel. The Dukes have posted a 13-6 mark overall and are 6-2 in the league, which is good for second place. The league's highest scoring offense, JMU brings in a 71.7 ppg to Williamsburg. CAA Preseason Player of the Year Precious Hall leads just two in double-figures with 23.7 points per game. Rookie Kamiah Smalls is also double-figures at 11.2 points per night. The Dukes rebound the ball extremely and lead the CAA with 43.4 rebounds a night. Tasia Butler leads the team with 5.8 rebounds. Smalls is just off of the pace with 5.6, while Hall brings home 5.4 rebounds a night .Former assistant Sean O'Regan is now in his first season as the Dukes' bench boss. He is 13-6 in first season at his alma mater.
Series History
The Green and Gold and James Madison meet for the 83rd time in series history. It is the first of two meetings as W&M makes the return trip to Harrisonburg on Sunday, Feb. 26 in a game that will air on the American Sports Network. The Dukes lead the all-time series by a 67-16 mark, but the team's split the season series a year ago. In last year's contest senior Alexandra Masquel led the Tribe by averaging a double-double of 15.5 points and 10.0 rebounds. Junior
Abby Rendle had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks in the victory, while
Marlena Tremba averaged 9.5 points against the Dukes last year.
The Road Ahead
W&M hits the road for three of the next four contest as they make the CAA Northern swing next weekend. That trip begins on Friday, Feb. 3 when the Tribe plays at Northeastern. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The College then treks to Hofstra for a Super Sunday matchup against the Pride on Sunday, Feb. 5. That game tips at 2 p.m.
