Georgia Southern’s women will be favored to get their first two-game winning streak of the season when they meet Southern Wesleyan at 7 tonight at Hanner Fieldhouse.
    The Lady Eagles (3-8) opened a five-game home stand with a 52-46 win over Jacksonville on Dec. 21 to snap a four-game losing streak. The NAIA Wildcats (4-8) are coming off a 79-59 win over William Carey to end a four-game losing streak.
    Facts and Figures: The Lady Eagles have played a rugged schedule facing teams from seven different conferences. Six of the eight losses have been by double digits. GSU has been outscored, 363-261, in the first half.
    Players to Watch: GSU — 5-10 G Meredith Frye, 9.9 ppg., 4.7 rpg; 5-9 G MiMi DuBose, 8.5 ppg.; 5-8 G Janay Wilson, 6.2 ppg. SWU — 5-5 G Kiasiah Ham; 5-3 G Whitley Smith; 6-0 F Ashley Cooper.
    Notable: Senior guard Samantha Williams gave GSU a big lift as she made the most of her second start by scoring 18 points in the win over Jacksonville.  Williams upped her average from 4.3 to 5.5 ppg.
    The Coaches:  GSU — Rusty Cram 232-212, 15th season; Southern Wesleyan — John Davis 24-19, 2nd season.
    The Series:  First meeting.
    Quote: “She has really turned it up a notch and is playing with intensity.” — GSU coach Rusty Cram on Samantha Williams’ performance against Jacksonville.