Tennessee State women's basketball opens season Monday against Toccoa Falls
Candice Dupree's third Tigers team, with nine newcomers, tips off at 6 p.m. at the Gentry Center.
NASHVILLE - Tennessee State women's basketball opens its 2026-27 regular season Monday, Nov. 2, against Toccoa Falls at the Gentry Center, with tipoff at 6 p.m. Central, according to Tennessee State Athletics.
The Tigers are in their third season under coach Candice Dupree, a seven-time WNBA All-Star. The 15-player roster has nine newcomers, including six freshmen and three transfers, and six returners led by juniors Somah Kamara, Genesis Harris, Erin Martin and Laila Lancaster. Tennessee State played an exhibition against Trevecca on Oct. 29.
Toccoa Falls opened its season with a 63-60 win over Wesleyan College on Oct. 27, when Jada Wood had 29 points and 11 rebounds. The Screaming Eagles went 10-20 last season.
Tennessee State plays at William & Mary on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. Central.
Source: Tennessee State Athletics preview, Nov. 1, 2026 (Women's Basketball Opens 2026-27 Season Monday Against Toccoa Falls).