CLEVELAND, Ga. (October 26, 2023) – The Truett McConnell University women's basketball team is set to begin their 2023-24 season Saturday, October 28, on the road at Life University, with tipoff set for 4:00 p.m.
 
The Lady Bears finished the 2022-23 season with an overall record of 7-20, 6-18 AAC, and will be welcoming back seniors Alysee Dobbs and Sydnie Smith, amongst their core group of returners. Dobbs was seen earning an AAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week honor in the first week of conference play in the 2022-23 season, along with earning a spot on the AAC All-Conference Second Team. Smith was featured setting a new program record for All-Time Leader in Assists and is currently sitting at 212 assists as she heads into her senior season. The Lady Bears will have 10 returners on their roster, as well as welcoming seven incoming Bears.
 
"We are looking forward to a new season," said Head Coach Tiek Fields. "We've added a few young players to the roster that will be valuable to a group that had a chance to learn a lot from last season." 

The Lady Bears home opener will be held on Thursday, November 2, against Toccoa Falls College, with tip-off set to begin at 5:30 p.m