ROME - The Shorter Hawks (4-5, 2-1) will host non-conference opponent Edward Waters (8-3, 7-2) this Wednesday on New Year's Eve, looking to close out the 2025 year on a high note. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM on the CC Digital Network.
GAME INFORMATION
Shorter Hawks (4-5, 2-1 CC) vs. Edward Waters Tigers (8-3, 7-2 SIAC)
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2:00 PM
Location: Rome, Ga. (Winthrop-King Centre)
Watch:
CC Digital Network
Live Stats:
Sidearmstats
NOTES
- The Hawks last played on December 20, where they fell in a tough 57-55 overtime loss to Georgia College.
- Shorter is looking to find their rhythm after struggling against the Bobcats shooting 30.9% from the field.
- The Hawks continue to defend from behind the arc well, holding opponents to 24.6%.
- Aijah Manning leads the CC with 9.8 rebounds per contest, adding on to her impressive freshman campaign.
- The Hawks have jumped into the top five in the conference in steals, averaging 10.7 per game.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
- The Tigers have been one of the top teams in the SIAC, entering Wednesday at 8-3 overall and 7-2 in conference action.
- After dropping their first three games, EWU has won eight straight, notching a victory against DI opponent Bethune-Cookman.
- The Tigers apply pressure to opponents, forcing 20.6 turnovers per game as well as holding opposition to 25.5% from three.
- Imani Harris leads the Tigers with 12.5 points and 2.1 steals per game.
SERIES HISTORY
- This marks the first match-up between both sides.
FOLLOW THE HAWKS
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