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Tkiyah Nelson, former Whitfield High School standout, played on Wednesday, December 6 in NCAA D1 game

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Southern Illinois Salukis Coach Kelly Bond-White (2024) | https://thesouthern.com/sports/siu-womens-basketball-kelly-bond-white-stresses-patience-with-salukis/article_3e19e3e0-5c51-5a48-90a7-75b5df825d13.html

Southern Illinois Salukis Coach Kelly Bond-White (2024) | https://thesouthern.com/sports/siu-womens-basketball-kelly-bond-white-stresses-patience-with-salukis/article_3e19e3e0-5c51-5a48-90a7-75b5df825d13.html

By Carbondale Reporter

On Wednesday, December 6, former Whitfield High School standout, Tkiyah Nelson’s current college team, the Southern Illinois Salukis, won 77-53 in their NCAA D1 game against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars.

The game took place in Carbondale, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars this season.

The Southern Illinois Salukis’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, December 9 at 4 p.m. in Carbondale, Illinois.

Name: Tkiyah Nelson

Position: Guard

Hometown: St. Louis

Height: 5′10″

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