Basketball | 12/1/2021 11:18:00 AM

FORT SMITH, Arkansas – On Thursday night against University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (1-3) Texas Woman's University (4-2) will be able to get a test of their Lone Star Conference competition. 

Continuing their nonconference schedule, the Pioneers will start a series of four mandated non-conference games against conference opponents, starting with UAFS. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
 
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• Bring your Pioneer Pride virtually by following along via the live stream or live stats.
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• Making the trip to Fort Smith? Purchase your tickets here.

 
TRIPLE THREAT

• PIONEER PRESSURE: TWU is ranked 74th in the country in DII in opponent FG%, as they have held their opponents to just 36.4% from the field. The only other Lone Star Conference team above the Pioneers in this category is Lubbock Christian University at No. 65.
• HAPPY HISTORY: The Pioneers hold the historical advantage over UAFS, with a 3-1 record in four meetings. In those three wins, TWU has won by an average of 10 points.
• EYES ON THE PRIZE: Ma'K'La Woods sits just six points away from moving into No. 21 on the TWU all-time career scoring list.

 
AND-ONE OPPORTUNITY

• FINAL FOUR(TH): The Pioneers are coming into Thursday night's game after a loss to Harding University. In the game against Harding, TWU lead for a majority of the game. They won the scoring battle in each quarter, except for the fourth. Closing the game will be key for the Pioneers to start off conference play with a win.