WASHINGTON (December 18, 2017) – Coach Ty Grace and the Howard University Women's Basketball team wrap up its three-game road swing with a pair of games in the Peach State.
 
Tuesday (Dec. 19), the Bison take on SEC foe Georgia in nonconference play. Tip-off is slated for 11 a.m. Fans can follow all the action via live stats, live radio, and SECN+.
 
Two days later (Dec. 21), HU concludes the road trip in Macon, Ga. where the Mercer Bears await. Game-time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Fans can follow all the action via live stats and ESPN3.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
Howard (3-6) seeks to get back on track after watching their three-game winning streak come to a halt at Cincinnati. HU continues to rank among the country's best in getting to the charity stripe. As of Dec. 16, the Bison place 24^th in total free throw attempts (233). Defensively, the squad averages 5.4 blocks per game, which sits 26^th overall in the NCAA. Sophomore guard Sarah Edmond pace the team with 12.0 points per contest. Freshman guard Tariah Johnson, reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week, chips in 8.3 PPG.
 
Georgia (9-1) enters Tuesday's matchup riding a two-game winning streak, including a 60-53 victory over in-state rival Georgia Tech. Georgia is led by the veteran frontcourt tandem of Mackenzie Engram and Caliya Robinson. Engram leads the team with 12.7 points per game (PPG) while Robinson is second on the team (12.2 PPG).
 
Before Thursday's showdown, Mercer (9-2) meets conference foe South Carolina State in Macon, Ga. Currently, the Bears are on a six-game winning streak after defeating Winthrop, 93-45. This season, Mercer's ability to take care of the ball has been a difference maker as the Bears rank among the nation's best in fewest turnovers per game.
 
LAST TIMEOUT

Thursday (Dec. 14), the Bison saw their three-game winning streak come to an end after an 87-53 loss at Cincinnati.
 
Despite shooting only 28-percent (18-of-65) from the field, 10 Bison scored in the contest. Sophomore Ayonna Williams reached double-figures, finishing with 11 points and two dimes in the loss.
 
Defensively, sophomores Jayla Myles and Imani Bryant each recorded four blocks in a losing effort.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Howard ends 2017 with a pair of home contests inside The Burr.
 
On Dec. 29, HU hosts Campbell at 5 p.m. Two days later (Dec. 31), the Bison face Brown on New Year's Eve. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.