LSUA Women’s Basketball hosts final RRAC home games

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – The Louisiana State University of Alexandria women’s basketball team is set to host its final three home games of the season, facing Xavier (La.), Our Lady of the Lake, and Texas A&M-San Antonio.

“It is going to be a long week with three games in six days,” LSUA head coach Billy Perkins said. “It is going to be tough because Xavier is at the top of the conference and has only lost one game. They are fast and physical. OLLU is going to be motivated because they are trying to get to the tournament, and we must be ready for them and keep them off the boards. Finally, we end with TAMUSA, which has become one of the best teams in the conference and has shown they can score a lot of points, so we must have a good defensive game and be ready to push the tempo.”

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The Generals (19-5, 16-4 RRAC) enter the week after consecutive wins over North American University, 69-58, and Huston-Tillotson, 54-49.

Xavier (La.) leads the Red River Athletic Conference with a 23-1 overall record and a 20-1 mark in league play. The Gold Nuggets average 74.6 points per game while holding opponents to 58.3 points. Kam Shelley leads the team with 14.3 points per game, followed by Lauren Banks (13.7) and Joy Campbell (11.5). Xavier also dominates the boards, out-rebounding opponents 44.7 to 37.4.

The all-time series between LSUA and Xavier is tied at 7-7. Xavier has won the last three meetings, including an 86-80 victory on Nov. 26, 2024. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at The Fort.

Our Lady of the Lake enters the week at 8-15 overall and 6-14 in RRAC play, sitting two games out of the eighth seed for the conference tournament. The Saints average 60.7 points per game while shooting 38.1 percent from the field. Julia Plata leads OLLU with 15.5 points per game, followed by Carlea Owens with 13.5 points. The Saints struggle on the glass, being out-rebounded 41.6 to 33.5.

LSUA is 6-13 all-time against OLLU but has won the last five meetings, including a 72-56 victory on Dec. 21, 2024. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at The Fort.

Texas A&M-San Antonio currently sits fourth in the RRAC standings, three games behind LSUA. The Jaguars hold a 16-8 overall record and a 13-7 conference mark. They average 77.3 points per game while shooting 38.8 percent from the field. Natalia Trevino leads TAMUSA with 18.6 points per game, followed closely by Evelyn Lorenzo (18.5) and Maya Simon (11.5). Despite their offensive firepower, the Jaguars have a -14.9 rebounding margin, allowing opponents to collect 50 rebounds per game compared to their 35.2.

LSUA is 0-1 all-time against TAMUSA, falling 76-69 on Dec. 19, 2024. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Fort.

Prior to Saturday’s game, LSUA will honor its senior class. The university will also recognize the 2025 LSUA Athletics Hall of Fame inductees: Brandon Goyne, DeAngelo Coleman, and Brooke Thomas, during halftime.

Game programs will be available at The Fort free of charge. Tickets for LSUA home games can be purchased online. The arena has also undergone upgrades, including a revamped concessions experience and a new sound system.