MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Auburn Montgomery women's basketball team begins 2017-18 season this weekend in the GSC/SIAC Challenge, hosted by the University of Montevallo. The Warhawks play Tuskegee on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m., followed by Miles on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m.
 
Match Information: Tuskegee
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017 | 1:30 p.m.
Location: Montevallo, Ala. | Trustmark Arena
Media Coverage: Live Stats | Live Video
 
Match Information: Miles
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2017 | 1:30 p.m.
Location: Montevallo, Ala. | Trustmark Arena
Media Coverage: Live Stats | Live Video
 
About the Warhawks
AUM goes into the season opener with one exhibition contest under their belt, dropping a 74-59 decision to Troy on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The Warhawks' roster features nine student-athletes who will be making their regular-season debut for AUM this weekend, with seniors Kyla Rooks, Nadia Stewart and Shanna Strain representing the only returners from last season's 6-20 team. AUM was picked to finish 14^th in the Gulf South Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, with power forward/center Bailee Wolfe and guard/forward Evelina Avleeva being tabbed the top newcomers for the Warhawks in the GSC Preseason Outlook.
 
About the Golden Tigers
Tuskegee heads into the challenge following a 67-52 exhibition win over LaGrange College on Friday, Nov. 3, and are coming off a 10-16 season that ended in the opening round of the SIAC Tournament. The Golden Tigers return their second leading scorer in sophomore Miller Taylor, who averaged 9.3 points last season, while Teja Finley pulled down a team-best 64 offensive boards to propel Tuskegee to the 27^th best average in Division II with 15.0. The Golden Tigers were picked to finish sixth in the SIAC West Division by the league's coaches.
 
About the Golden Bears
Miles returns to the hardwood after a 14-13 campaign last season, falling in the opening round of the SIAC tournament. The Golden Bears were one of the top teams at getting to the free throw line in the country last season, taking the 11^th-most attempts in Division II with 739. All-SIAC Preseason Team honoree Ashley McCrear is the top returner for Miles, who is predicted to finish fourth in the SIAC West Division by the league's coaches.
 
Up Next
The women's basketball team hosts Middle Georgia State on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in their home opener.
 
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