BEAUMONT, Texas - With Christmas break looming and entering their final non-conference game of the season, Lamar University's women's basketball team will look to get a winning record heading into conference play. On Wednesday night, they will be hosting NAIA Texas A&M-Texarkana at 7:00 p.m at the Montagne Center.

On This Akasha
Akasha Davis recorded 18 points in the game to lead the Cardinals to a 65-50 win over the Ragin Cajuns. This would included a 13-point third quarter, which started when she ignited a 9-2 run for LU. She made 70% from the field and also grabbed six rebounds.

High 60's
The Cardinals had two quarters in which they shot over 60.0% from the field. In the second quarter, they made 6-of-10 from the field for 60% and this included four threes. In the third quarter, LU made 66.67% from the field. 

It Was 11 Three's For LU, Not 11 Pipers Piping
The Cardinals made a season-high 11 threes in the win over Louisiana. Seven of those came in the first half while Dean finished with a team-high dive threes for the night. Portia Adams added three treys while Malay McQueen made two. NJ Weems hit her only three-point attempt of the contest.

History Against The Eagles
This will mark the first meeting all-time between the two teams.

Scouting The Eagles
The Eagles are currently 10-1 overall following a 68-59 win over LSU-Alexandria. They average 79.6 ppg on just 45.1% shooting from the field and have three players averaging double-figures in Lovietta Walker (13.6 ppg), Ashlei Lopez (11.8 ppg), and Reneya Hopkins (10.0 ppg).

Up Next For The Cardinals
Ringing in the new year, conference play opens up for LU as they will be hosting their nearby rival McNeese at 2:00 p.m. on the 31st of December at the Montagne Center.
 

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