BEAUMONT, Texas - Entering Saturday's contest looking to break a three-game skid, the Lamar University women's basketball team will have a battle of the Cardinals against the University of Incarnate Word this Saturday at the Montagne Center in the midst of a three-game homestand. The tip-off will begin at 3:00 p.m.

PORTIA TOOK OVER THE SECOND
Portia Adams led LU with a game-high 17 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Adams would put up 14 points in the second quarter shooting five-of-six from the field.

R'MANI'S DOZEN
R'Mani Taylor recorded 12 points, which marked the second time this season she reached double-figures. It's also the second highest point toal of the season following 13 against Loyola (La.)

BATTLE OF CARDINALS ROUND 15
This will be the 15th time LU and UIW have met. Over the past 14 rounds, LU has a 12-2 edge over UIW, which included a 59-48 victory in their last meeting on March 1, 2021. Sabria Dean (16 points) and Bebe Galloway (14 points) combined for 30 points in the win.

SCOUTING UIW
At 7-9 overall and 2-4 in the conference, UIW is currently 10th in the Southland Conference in offense with 56.1 ppg.  The only lone double-digit scorer is Nina De Leon Negron, who averages 11.75 ppg. UIW enters this game ranked third in the conference in defense allowing 56.8 ppg. This is 5.1 more than LU, who is fourth overall.

UIW @ HOUSTON CHRISTIAN
UIW fell 71-52 to Houston Christian on Thursday night. A big reason why was they fell behind 19-8 at the end of the first quarter. Making 38.0% from the field, UIW had De Leon Negron score 12 points while Alyiah Collins added 10 for the team.

UP NEXT
LU will complete their three-game homestead next Thursday night with a rematch against Texas A&M-Commerce at 5:00 p.m.
 

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