Dawgs Start Homestand with Tilt Against Oakwood
NASHVILLE– After getting a hard-fought road win against the University of the Virgin Islands, the Fisk University Bulldogs (5-9, 2-3 GCAC) look to try to take advantage of some home cooking as they take on the Oakwood University Ambassadors (1-12, 1-3 GCAC) in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference action from Nashville.
Playing short-handed, the Dawgs had five players in double-figures, led by senior Jayden Lockett's 22 points. Michael Ashley added 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Allen Powell and freshman Mitchel Seay added 15 points apiece, and Rodney Wiley added 10. Seay and Wiley combined to go 10 of 10 from the free throw line in the final minute to preserve the win.
Tonight could be a special one for Lockett, as he is three points away from scoring his 1,000th collegiate point. The Dawgs will also welcome back Tyon Thompson, Tyree Martin, and Solomon Mustafa-Reid who all missed the game in the Virgin Islands.
The WMG "Pick 2 Click" for the game is Allen Powell. Powell will look to continue his needed scoring from the point guard position.
Game 15: Oakwood University (1-12, 1-3 GCAC) at Fisk University (5-9, 2-3 GCAC)
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 9 | 7:00 p.m. (CST)
Watch: HBCU Plus
Location: Henderson A. Johnson Arena, Nashville
Quick Hits
Athletic Director with Old Roots Bringing New Direction
On October 6. 2023, Valencia Jordan was announced as the new Director of Athletics. Jordan returned to Fisk after playing basketball in 1981-82. She gained experience as the Assistant Athletic Director at Tennessee State University. She also coached volleyball and women's basketball there.
Anderson's Tough Schedule Will Be Key When Conference Play Starts
With two NCAA D1 teams (TSU and Austin Peay) on the schedule, one might think that head coach Kenny Anderson is setting his team up for failure. Anderson scheduled them, and NAIA powers Faulkner (AL) University, Clark Atlanta, Freed-Hardeman University, Bethel University, Life University, and Wilberforce University to set his team up for success once the conference season rolls around.
Spicy Wings
Anderson has some athletic wings at his disposal, in Jayden Lockett, Tyon Thompson, and Blake Goodman. Already this season, the three have shown up huge. Lockett, a former Mr. Basketball candidate in Tennessee, is filling up the scoresheet with "Scottie Pippen" type numbers. Against Wilberforce, he had a triple-double of 18 points, 12 boards, and 10 helpers. Thompson scored 22 points against Wilberforce, including the game-winning shot, and Goodman had 36 points against Faulkner.
The Trees Are Growing Around Good Trouble U
Anderson jumped into the transfer portal to get a much bigger lineup. Two transfer players will have to sit out until they are qualified. They are Brazilian import Hamilton Wallace is the tallest recruit for Anderson at 7'1, Tyree Martin is 6'9, and freshman Solomon Mustafa-Reid is 6'8.
"We now look like a college team," said Anderson. "These guys will help us in the paint on both ends."
NEXT UP:
The Bulldogs will continue their homestand when they take on Dillard University on January 12.