Jan. 19, 2007

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford women's basketball team will play host to Eastern Kentucky Saturday afternoon at Seibert Hall.

Samford enters the game with a record of 9-9 overall and 4-5 in Ohio Valley Conference play after a 60-57 loss to Morehead State Thursday night. Eastern Kentucky is currently 7-11 overall and 4-5 in conference play following an 80-70 win at Jacksonville State Thursday night.

Samford and Eastern Kentucky are meeting for the eighth time with EKU holding a 5-2 advantage in the series. Last season, Samford swept the season series. The Bulldogs won, 71-68, at EKU, and Samford took the game in Birmingham by a score of 75-59.

Individually, Samford players rank in the top five in the OVC in several statistical categories. Taryn Towns ranks fourth in the league in free-throw percentage, making 83.1 percent of her attempts from the charity stripe. Alex Munday is tied for third in three-point field goal percentage at 44.3 percent. Veronica Pike is ranked third in field goal percentage at 55.0 percent.

As a team, Samford leads the league in scoring defense, allowing 57.7 points per game. The Bulldogs also lead the conference in three-point field goals per game, averaging 6.83 per game.

Saturday's game is scheduled for a 4:00 p.m. start from Seibert Hall. The game can be heard locally on WVSU-FM 91.1, or worldwide on the internet at www.al.com/wvsu or www.samfordsports.com. The game can also be viewed on the internet via live streaming at www.ovcsports.tv.