TUSKEGEE, Ala. — The
Clark Atlanta women's basketball team opened SIAC play with a gritty 58-55 road win over
Tuskegee on Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers (4-2, 1-0 SIAC) leaned on the offensive brilliance of
Atreonia Garner, who dominated with a double-double performance of 27 points and 10 rebounds. Garner shot an efficient 11-of-16 from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line, making 5-of-5 attempts. Her tenacity on both ends of the floor set the tone for Clark Atlanta, who secured a narrow victory over their conference foe.
Despite a strong defensive effort from Tuskegee (3-3, 0-1 SIAC), which included 10 steals and four blocks, Clark Atlanta's ability to control the paint proved decisive. The Panthers outscored the Golden Tigers 32-22 in the paint and secured 15 points off fast breaks.
The game featured three ties and four lead changes as the teams traded blows throughout the contest. Clark Atlanta opened with a strong 17-13 lead in the first quarter, but Tuskegee rallied in the second to cut the deficit to 27-26 at halftime. The Panthers maintained their composure in a closely contested second half, outscoring Tuskegee 19-14 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
Denise Stine added eight points and two steals for the Panthers, while
Faith Bland contributed seven points and six rebounds, providing key support to Garner's dominant outing. The Panthers' bench chipped in with 12 points, ensuring a balanced attack.
For Tuskegee, Brittney Bolin led the charge with 12 points, including two three-pointers, while Hilani Cantone added 11 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Jasmine Manuel contributed eight points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Clark Atlanta's late-game execution.
The Panthers were efficient from the free-throw line, converting 20 of their 25 attempts, a stark contrast to Tuskegee's 8-of-15 performance. Clark Atlanta's defensive intensity also shone, forcing 22 turnovers and recording 11 steals to disrupt Tuskegee's offensive rhythm.
UP NEXT
Clark Atlanta women's basketball returns to action on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Georgia Southwestern State University. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. inside the Storm Dome.
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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
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