Ari Mercado competing for the Tribe vs. Chowan

Jim Agnew

W&M Welcomes Tennessee State Thursday Night

11/4/2026 3:08:00 PM

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — William & Mary women's basketball continues its 2026-27 season Thursday, Nov. 5, welcoming Tennessee State to Kaplan Arena for a 7 p.m. tipoff.

The Tribe (1-0) looks to build on its season-opening 89-48 victory over Chowan on Monday, while the Tigers (1-0) enter the matchup following a 95-46 win over Toccoa Falls.

Thursday's contest marks the third all-time meeting between the programs and Tennessee State's first trip to Williamsburg. William & Mary holds a 2-0 advantage in the series.

Ticket Information
Single-game and season tickets are still available for the 2026-27 season at Kaplan Arena.. To purchase visit TribeAtlhetics.com/Tickets, e-mail tribetickets@wm.edu or call the box office at 757-221-3340 to secure your seat today. Additionally, men's basketball flex voucher cards, women's basketball flex vouchers cards and mini plans are on sale now.

Clear Bag Policy and Metal Detectors
Furthering its commitment to a first class and secure environment at home athletic events, William & Mary will implement the use of walk-through metal detectors at the entrances to athletic venues (both ticketed and non-ticketed events).. This enhanced security method mirrors standard practice at most major professional and intercollegiate athletic events throughout the country and compliments the Clear Bag Policy already in place. Fans will proceed through metal detectors prior to having their tickets scanned or entering a venue for non-tickets events. Entrants will not need to remove items such as belts, cell phones, coins, jackets, jewelry, watches, wallets, shoes or other small objects. If additional screening is necessary, security staff will ask the individual to proceed to a secondary screening area, where they will be asked to divest themselves of certain items and pass through again until clear.

Game Day Information - Game 2 vs. Tennessee State
When:	Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 7 PM
Where:	Williamsburg, Va. \| Kaplan Arena
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LAST TIME OUT

William & Mary opened its season with a 41-point victory over Chowan on Monday afternoon at Kaplan Arena, marking its largest winning margin since defeating Randolph 83-31 on Nov. 14, 2021.

Senior Cassidy Geddes led the Tribe with 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while fellow senior Monet Dance added 17 points, connecting on all three of her 3-point attempts.

Junior Natalie Fox recorded her fourth career double-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Freshman Denver Carlton added 11 points and five rebounds in her collegiate debut, while fellow freshman Skyla Mastronardi dished out a team-high seven assists.

The Green and Gold shot 47.9% from the field, outrebounded Chowan 51-33 and forced 22 turnovers. William & Mary also recorded 19 assists and 14 steals while outscoring the Hawks 52-14 in the paint.

The Tribe's 89 points marked its highest scoring output since an 86-49 victory over Longwood on Dec. 17, 2023.

FAMILIAR FOES

Thursday marks the third meeting between William & Mary and Tennessee State, with the Tribe winning both previous matchups.

The programs last met on Nov. 29, 2025, when William & Mary earned a 64-53 victory in Nashville, Tenn. The Tribe overcame a five-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Tigers 45-29 in the second half.

Dance led W&M with a game-high 22 points, while Fox added 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks. William & Mary forced 26 turnovers and converted them into 26 points, holding Tennessee State to just 10 points in the fourth quarter.

The first meeting came on Nov. 24, 2023, when the Tribe defeated the Tigers 63-53 at a neutral site in Miami, Fla.

SCOUTING TENNESSEE STATE

Tennessee State enters Thursday's matchup at 1-0 under third-year head coach Candice Dupree. The Tigers are looking to improve on last season's 5-24 overall record.

Tennessee State opened the 2026-27 campaign with a 95-46 victory over Toccoa Falls on Monday evening in Nashville.

Somah Kamara led the Tigers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. Genesis Harris added 17 points and five triples, while Lakiara Alexander recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

The Tigers connected on 16 3-pointers and recorded 24 steals while forcing 40 turnovers in the victory.

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE

William & Mary returns to Kaplan Arena for its second consecutive home game to begin the season.

The Tribe led the CAA in home attendance during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 1,081 fans per game, the second-highest single-season average in program history.

William & Mary opened its home schedule with a victory Monday and will look to remain unbeaten at Kaplan Arena before beginning a four-game road stretch.

Thursday's game will also feature a food drive as part of the Tribe's promotional schedule.

UP NEXT

William & Mary hits the road for the first time this season Sunday, Nov. 8, traveling to Charlottesville to face Virginia at 2 p.m.

The contest will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra, with radio coverage available on the Tribe Sports Network.

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