2008–09 Savannah State Lady Tigers basketball team

2008–09 Savannah State Lady Tigers basketball
2008–09 Savannah State Lady Tigers basketball
Conference	NCAA Division I independent schools (basketball)
	I
Record	9–22 (0–0 Independent)
Head coach	Cedric Hardy;
Assistant coaches	Julie Johnson; Josh Obiajunwa; LeTeisha Barnett;
Home arena	Tiger Arena
	Seasons ← 2007–08 2009–10 →

The 2008–09 Savannah State Lady Tigers basketball team competed in American basketball on behalf of Savannah State University. The Lady Tigers were members of the NCAA Division I-AA, as an independent.^[1] The head coach is Cedric Hardy, who served his fifth year. The team played its home games at Tiger Arena in Savannah, Georgia.

The Lady Tigers entered the season seeking to improve on the 14–15 record posted in the 2007–08 season, but finished with an 8–20 regular season record. The Lady Tigers were 1–2 in the Division I Women's Independent Tournament.

Preseason notes[edit]

April 19, 2008 (2008-04-19) – Ashlee Barley, Kymberli Stamps, Raven Fields, Shikerrie Turpin, and Alicia Nelson sign letters-of-intent with Savannah State University.^[2]
May 22, 2008 (2008-05-22) – Darice Fountaine signed a letter-of-intent with Savannah State University.^[3]

Roster[edit]

SSU Women's Basketball Current Roster ^[4]
Head coach: Cedric Hardy
C	4	Milan Johnson	Junior	6–2	Jonesboro, GA
G	5	Antoinette Williams	Senior	5–9	Riverdale, GA
G	10	Courtney Long	Sophomore	5–9	Bowdon, GA
G	12	Ashlee Barley	Freshhman	5–7	Columbus, GA
G	15	Crissa Jackson	Freshhman	5–7	Columbus, GA
F	20	Alisha Nelson	Freshman	6–3	Phenix City, AL
G	21	Kyhmberli Stamps	Freshman	5–10	Columbus, GA
F	22	Shikerrie Turpin	Freshman	5–11	Columbus, GA
F	23	Raven Fields	Freshman	6–3	Columbus, GA
F	24	Carlita Johnson	Freshman	6–0	Fort Lauderdale, FL
G	34	LaShara Smith	Senior	5–8	Daytona Beach, FL
F	50	Nikki Robinson	Senior	5–8	Swainsboro, GA

Coaching staff[edit]

Name	Type	College	Graduating year
Cedric Baker	Head coach	Voorhees College	1990
Julie Johnson	Assistant coach	Clark-Atlanta College	1981
Malik Jones	Assistant coach	Texas College	2007
Josh Obiajunwa	Assistant	Savannah State University
LeTeisha Barnett	Graduate Assistant	Savannah State University

Schedule[edit]

Date time, TV	Opponent^#	Result	Record	Site city, state
November 15* 4:00 pm	Columbia College	W 81–47 Recap	1–0	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
November 17* 7:00 pm	Florida A&M	W 43–34 Recap	1–1	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
November 20* 7:00 pm	EWC	W 68–31 Recap	2–1	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
November 22* 7:00 pm	at UTEP	W 103–46	2–2	Don Haskins Center El Paso, TX
November 24* 7:00 pm	at Florida	W 75–55 Recap	2–3	Stephen C. O'Connell Center Gainesville, FL
November 28* 7:00 pm	at Eastern Illinois University of Cincinnati Invitational Tournament	W 62–40 Recap	2–4	Fifth Third Arena Cincinnati, OH
November 29* 7:00 pm	at Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Invitational Tournament	W 64–34 Recap	2–5	Fifth Third Arena Cincinnati, OH
November 30* 7:00 pm	at Mississippi Valley State University of Cincinnati Invitational Tournament	W 62–42 Recap	2–6	Fifth Third Arena Cincinnati, OH
December 18* 7:00 pm	Charleston Southern	W 79–57	2–7	Charleston, SC
December 21* 2:00 pm	at Southeastern Louisiana	W 73–60	2–8	Hammond, LA
December 23* 7:00 pm	at Louisiana-Lafayette	W 69–42	2–9	Lafayette, LA
December 30* 4:00 pm	Bethune-Cookman	W 58–57	3–9	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
January 3* 6:00 pm	at Florida A&M	W 72–44	3–10	Tallahassee, FL
January 5* 5:00 pm	at Bethune-Cookman	W 61–46	3–11	Daytona, FL
January 11* 3:00 pm	at NJIT	W 65–56	3–12	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
January 13* 7:00 pm	Charleston Southern	W 74–43	3–13	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
January 15* 7:00 pm	at Georgia	L 28–74 Recap	3–14	Athens, GA
January 21* 7:00 pm	at College of Charleston	W 61–54	3–15	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
January 24* 2:00 pm	at North Carolina Central	W 52–40	3–16	Durham, NC
January 29* 4:00 pm	at Mississippi State	L 33–97 Recap	3–17	Starkville, MS
January 30* 7:00 pm	at Talladega	W 62–59	4–17	Talladega, AL
February 2* 7:00 pm	at Texas Tech	L 39–80 Recap	4–18	Lubbock, TX
February 7* 3:00 pm	Longwood	W 61–49	5–18	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
February 11* 7:00 pm	Georgia Tech	W 89–34	5–19	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
February 14* 5:30 pm	at North Carolina Central	W 47–44	6–19	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
February 22* 6:00 pm	Longwood	W 59–54 Recap	7–19	Farmville, VA
February 24* 7:00 pm	at NJIT	W 68–41	7–20	Newark, NJ
February 28* 4:00 pm	Morris	W 69–65 Recap	8–20	Tiger Arena Savannah, GA
March 5* 4:50 pm	vs. Chicago State University Independent Colleges and Universities Tournament	W 74–39	8–21	The McKay Center Orem, UT
March 6* 7:00 pm	vs. NJIT Independent Colleges and Universities Tournament	W 64–56	9–21	The McKay Center Orem, UT
March 7* 4:30 pm	vs. Longwood Independent Colleges and Universities Tournament	W 76–60	9–22	The McKay Center Orem, UT
*Non-conference game. ^#Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. All times are in Eastern Time^[5]^[6].

Awards[edit]

Senior guard Lashara Smith and freshman point guard Crissa Jackson received an honorable mention on the 2008–09 Division I All Independent women's basketball team.^[7]
LaShara Smith was selected as the Most Valuable Player for the 2008–09 season.^[8]

References[edit]

^ "Savannah State University 2007–08 Women's Basketball Sports Information Sheet" (PDF). Savannah State University. Retrieved November 18, 2008.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "SSU Women's Basketball Inks Five Recruits". Savannah State University. April 19, 2008. Archived from the original on September 26, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
^ "Women's Basketball Adds To Recruiting Class". Savannah State University. May 22, 2008. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
^ "Women's Basketball 2008 – 2009 Roster". Savannah State University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
^ "Women's Basketball 2008 Basketball Schedule". Savannah State University. Archived from the original on November 16, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
^ "Savannah State Tigers Schedule – 2008–09". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. Archived from the original on December 10, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
^ "Smith, Jackson Earn Independent Honorable Mention Honors". Savannah State Athletics. Savannah State University. March 18, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2009.
^ Barnidge, Noell (April 21, 2009). "SSU holds athletics banquet". SavannahNow.com. Savannah Morning News and Evening Press. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2009.

[Facts-1] "Savannah State University 2007–08 Women's Basketball Sports Information Sheet" (PDF). Savannah State University. Retrieved November 18, 2008.^{[permanent dead link]}

[2] "SSU Women's Basketball Inks Five Recruits". Savannah State University. April 19, 2008. Archived from the original on September 26, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.

[3] "Women's Basketball Adds To Recruiting Class". Savannah State University. May 22, 2008. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.

[4] "Women's Basketball 2008 – 2009 Roster". Savannah State University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.

[5] "Women's Basketball 2008 Basketball Schedule". Savannah State University. Archived from the original on November 16, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.

[6] "Savannah State Tigers Schedule – 2008–09". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. Archived from the original on December 10, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2008.

[7] "Smith, Jackson Earn Independent Honorable Mention Honors". Savannah State Athletics. Savannah State University. March 18, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2009.

[8] Barnidge, Noell (April 21, 2009). "SSU holds athletics banquet". SavannahNow.com. Savannah Morning News and Evening Press. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2009.

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