| GAMEDAY INFORMATION |
| When: Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 5:30 p.m. (CST) |
| Where: Stephenville, Texas | Wisdom Gym |
| Series: TexAnns lead 1-0 | Streak: TSU, Won 1 |
| Last Meeting: TSU 104, ABC 36 on Dec. 3, 2013 in Stephenville |
| Radio: Tarleton Sports Network on KTRL 90.5 FM | Listen Live | Pregame Show begins at 5:15 p.m. |
| Web Stream: TarletonSports.com/ListenLive |
| Social Media: Facebook | Twitter |
| Live Stats | Game Notes |
THE GAMERiding the momentum of a three-game winning streak, Tarleton returns home after a triumphant weekend in Lubbock to host Arlington Baptist Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. in Wisdom Gym.
THE BROADCAST
The game will have a live radio broadcast presented by the Tarleton Sports Network presented by North Texas Ford Dealers. The Voice of the TexAnns, Keltin Wiens, will serve as the play-by-play for Tarleton basketball this season. The radio broadcast can be heard on KTRL 90.5 FM in Stephenville and surrounding areas or online at TarletonSports.com/ListenLive. The pregame show will begin 15 minutes prior to tip-off.
THE OPPONENT
Arlington Baptist enters Tuesday night's game with a perfect 3-0 record, including a 67-59 win over Heartland conference foe Rogers State on Nov. 22. The Patriots compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
THE SERIES
This is the second meeting between these two programs in as many seasons. Tarleton took the inaugural meeting from the Patriots last season with a 104-36 thumping in Stephenville.
TARLETON vs Non-NCAA
Since Tarleton moved up to the NCAA in 1994, the TexAnns have played 24 games against NAIA opponents and have a record of 19-5 against teams in leagues below the NCAA.
DOUBLE DUTY FOR MCDANIEL
Arlington Baptist head coach Clifton McDaniel will get a double dose of Tarleton Tuesday night. The third-year head coach will lead both the men and women's teams.
TOYS FOR KIDS
Tonight is 'Toys For Kids' night. Fans will receive free admission with every donated new, unwrapped gift.
MEMORABLE FOE FOR IWOBI
Arlington Baptist marks the breakout performance for Tarleton's
Ikpeaku Iwobi. It was against the Patriots last season that Iwobi recorded her first career double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds on Dec. 3, 2013.
TEXANNS vs ARLINGTON BAPTIST
Three current TexAnns scored double figures against the Patriots last season, including
Raven McGrath (18), Iwobi (11) and
Kathy Thomas (10).
MILESTONE WATCH
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Morgan Ashmore is five (5) assists short of 200 for her career, which would make her the 17th TexAnn in school history to reach 200 career dimes. With eight (8) more assists, she will pass
Brianna Bledsoe (202) for 15th all-time. The junior point guard is also four (4) rebounds away from 100.
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Kathy Thomas is 29 points away from 400 in her Tarleton career.
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Karli Moore is 14 rebounds from 100.
DECEMBER SUCCESS
Tarleton currently boasts a 15-game winning streak in games played in December. The TexAnns haven't lost a December game since a 77-78 loss to Southeastern Oklahoma on Dec. 2, 2010.
WILSON IN DECEMBER
Since becoming a TexAnn as a player in 1998, Tarleton is 54-29 in December games with
Misty Wilson as a part of the program. Tarleton is 46-17 in those games with her as an assistant coach.
UP NEXT FOR TARLETON
Tarleton will go back on the road, this time headed for the East Coast. The TexAnns head to Winter Park, Florida to take part in the Rollins Tournament. Tarleton will play Indianapolis on Dec. 15 and will play another opponent - based on the day one results - on Tuesday the 16th.
