Suns Host Coach’s Alma Mater Tuesday

Arkansas Tech University head women’s basketball coach Dave Wilbers will welcome his alma mater to Tucker Coliseum in Russellville when the Golden Suns take on Oklahoma Christian University in non-conference action on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

A 1991 graduate of OCU, Wilbers played baseball for the Eagles during his time as an undergraduate student.

Tickets ($5 adults, $3 students and senior citizens) will be available at the door. Those with a valid Arkansas Tech identification card will be admitted free of charge.

Arkansas Tech Golden Suns (2-1) vs. OCU Lady Eagles (1-3)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Tucker Coliseum, Russellville
Radio/Internet: KCJC 102.3 FM/www.arkansastechsports.com
Series: Tech leads 2-0

About the Golden Suns: Arkansas Tech is led in scoring through three games by senior guards Kelsey McClure (12 points per game) and Calli White (11 points per game). The Golden Suns’ most recent match-up with Oklahoma Christian resulted in an 81-67 Tech victory on Nov. 29, 2014, in Oklahoma City.

About the Lady Eagles: Oklahoma Christian is a member of NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference. The Lady Eagles snapped a season-opening three-game losing streak by defeating Cameron University 87-83 on Saturday. Senior forward Sarah Parker (16.8 points per game) is OCU’s leading scorer.