Lady Bulldogs Goes 1-1 in HBCU Classic

Memphis, Tenn. - The Tougaloo College Lady Bulldogs traveled to Memphis this weekend to play in the Memphis HBCU Classic. The Lady Bulldogs defeated LeMoyne Owen College 66-60 on Friday night before losing to Concordia College Alabama 57-52 on Saturday.

In Friday's contest between the Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Magicians, the Lady Bulldogs were dominant the entire game, with the largest lead being 21 points. The Lady Bulldogs shot 42% from the field compared to the Lady Magicians' 34% and the Lady Bulldogs outrebounded the Lady Magicians 42-34. The victory put the Lady Bulldogs at 3-1, surpassing the wins from last season at two wins.

Asia Thibodeaux led the Lady Bulldogs with 21 points. Arnissayur Robinson followed with 14 points and Montoria Atkinson tacked in 9 points and 12 rebounds.

In Saturday's contest with Concordia College Alabama, the Lady Bulldogs led in the first quarter, but the Lady Hornets gained a 1-point halftime edge over the Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Hornets held on to the lead for the remainder of the game to give the Lady Bulldogs their second loss of the season.

Arnissayur Robinson led the Lady Bulldogs with 19 points. Montoria Atkinson followed with 11 points and 19 rebounds and Shenequa Foster chipped in 11 boards for the Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs will be back in action on Monday, November 28th as they play host to Mississippi College. Tip-off is set for 6:00 P.M.