BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar University women's basketball team looks to extend its winning streak to five games when it hosts Louisiana College in a non-conference contest at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Montagne Center.
 
The Cardinals (5-3) are 4-0 at home following Tuesday's 76-50 victory over Loyola Chicago. LU has been dominant at the Montagne Center this season, outscoring its opponents by an average of 33.25 points per game.
 
LU's Baileigh O'Dell continues to lead the nation in 3-point field-goal percentage. The junior guard has connected on 61.8 percent (21-of-34) of her shots from beyond the arc.
 
"I've been working on my shot," O'Dell said. "I'll come into the gym and just shoot. That's made a big difference this season."
 
O'Dell leads all LU scorers at home, averaging 14.0 points per game in the Montagne Center.
 
Guard Chastadie Barrs continues to lead the Southland Conference in assists in steals. Barrs is averaging 4.5 steals per game, good for third in the nation, while her 6.1 assists per outing put her 21^st in the nation.
 
Moe Kinard leads LU in scoring at 14.0 points per game. Kiandra Bowers is averaging 12.1 points and a team-best 9.6 rebounds per game. Bowers is second in the nation with an average of 5.88 offensive rebounds per game.
 
Louisiana College is officially 2-6. The Division III Wildcats consider their losses to McNeese and Northwestern State as exhibitions. Louisiana College dropped a 113-65 decision at Northwestern State on Tuesday.  Brooke Jones leads the Wildcats in scoring and rebounding, averaging 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Kristen Breaux averages 10.1 points per game.
 
Fans attending Thursday's game are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Some Other Place to brighten someone's Christmas. Fans who donate a toy will receive a free ticket to the Dec. 29 men's and women's basketball doubleheader at the Montagne Center. In addition, fans will receive free cookies and hot chocolate while supplies last.
 
Thursday's game will be streamed online on ESPN3. For tickets, call 409-880-1715, or CLICK HERE.