BEAUMONT, Texas – Snow might've altered Lamar University's schedule, but the Cardinals (12-4, 7-0 Southland) are home for their next two games at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. LU will start this stretch hosting East Texas A&M (4-12, 1-6 SLC) Saturday at 3 p.m as part of a doubleheader with the men's basketball team.

Previously
Big Red extended its winning streak over McNeese to 16 games on Saturday with a 68-52 victory. Both Akasha Davis and R'Mani Taylor posted 20 points to lead the Cardinals. Jacei Denley added 10 points for LU.
 
Welcome to the 1,500 Club
With 20 points against the Cowgirls, Davis became the sixth Cardinals player to achieve 1,500 points. She joined Sabria Dean, Carol Sims, Moe Kinard, Uirannah Jackson, and Kalis Loyd. In 107 games, Davis is averaging 14.0 points per game.
 
R'Mani + Lake Charles = SHOWTIME
Making her first appearance in the starting lineup, R'Mani Taylor posted 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field in the win over the Cowgirls in Lake Charles. This was one point shy of her career-high 21, which she achieved in last season's conference tournament semifinals against East Texas A&M.
 
Milestone Watch – Sabria Dean
Dean needs two more rebounds to have 500 for her career. This would make her the 12th Cardinal to achieve 1,000 points and 500 rebounds.
 
Need a Secretary of Defense? Come to Beaumont
The Cardinals possess the SLC's best defense through seven games as opponents have been held to 50.1 ppg. LU has conceded fewer than 60 points in all but one SLC contest. Averaging 73.3 ppg on offense, the Cardinals have the largest scoring margin of 23.2 in the conference, which is ahead of Southeastern Louisiana (17.5).
 
All-Time vs. East Texas A&M
Big Red is 4-3 against the Lions. This included taking two victories in three matchups last season. The Cardinals last defeated ETAMU 83-59 in the conference semifinals and were led by 21 points from Taylor and 23 points from Davis.
 
About the Lions
Formerly Texas A&M-Commerce, ETAMU is currently on a four-game skid following a 66-62 overtime loss to New Orleans. The Horvath Twins of Cora (19) and Nina (14) combined for 33 points to lead the Lions while Jordyn Newsome added 13. ETAMU is fourth in the Southland averaging 66.9 ppg while opponents have scored 71.7 points against them. The 71.7 points against ranks 11th in the SLC. Newsome is currently fourth in the conference averaging 15.2 ppg.

Up Next
The Cardinals will host Northwestern State Monday at the Neches Arena. The game is scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m.
 

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