SEASON PREVIEW: Lady Tigers Reload With Returning Talent, Added Depth For 2026-27 Season

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah State women’s basketball enters the 2026–27 season with renewed depth and a returning core as head coach Phillip Wallace, Jr. prepares the Lady Tigers for a run at an SIAC Championship. Following an injury-plagued 7–18 campaign that ended with seven active players, Savannah State’s recruiting efforts have produced a roster with more options across the lineup. The current squad includes 16 student-athletes, with nine freshmen joining the program. Junior Jayden Boykin provides a strong foundation. The Franklin, Georgia, native averaged a team-leading 14.2 points in 14 appearances last season, adding 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting…