Basketball | 11/29/2022 3:35:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (Nov. 29, 2022) – After playing six nonconference games, the Texas Woman's basketball team begins Lone Star Conference action at home on Wednesday night.
 
TWU (5-1) will tip off conference play for the 2022-23 season against Midwestern State (1-4) in Kitty Magee Arena at 6 p.m.
 
In the LSC preseason poll, the Pioneers were picked to finish third, behind West Texas A&M and Lubbock Christian. On the other side, Midwestern State was picked to finish ninth out of 16 teams in the conference.
 
The game on Wednesday night will begin a two-game home stand for the Pioneers before they go on the road for four conference games throughout the month of December.
 
Just two other teams, Cameron and UT Tyler, will debut in Lone Star Conference play on Wednesday night.
 
TWU will look to secure their first win of conference action on Wednesday night in front of their home crowd.
 
#PACKKMA

• On Wednesday, we're celebrating Maroon Madness in KMA! The fan who wears the most maroon will receive a prize! We need you to pack the stands and rock the maroon to cheer the Pioneers onto a win!
• Make sure to purchase tickets prior to coming to the game. Tickets can be purchased here.
• If you are unable to make it to KMA, make sure to follow the live stream here and live stats here.

 TRIPLE THREAT  

• SIMILAR OPPONENTS: The Pioneers and Mustangs faced two of the same opponents in nonconference action: East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma State. The Pioneers defeated ECU 70-68 and Southeastern Oklahoma State 72-63. However, MSU lost to both of those opponents (ECU 70-62 and SEOSU 71-65). The Mustangs have not won since Nov. 12, when they beat UC Colorado Springs. The Pioneers most recently defeated Henderson State at home on Nov. 26. They will look to keep the win streak going on Wednesday night.
• LOCKDOWN: The Pioneers have held their opponents to single-digit scoring in a quarter four times this season. Additionally, they force their opponents into an average of 16.7 turnovers per game, while only turning the ball over 13 times. Midwestern State currently averages 21 turnovers per game. The Pioneers will look to lock down defensively and force the Mustangs to turn the ball over.
• FREE: TWU, on average, gets to the free throw line eight more times than their opponent. The Pioneers are currently shooting .677 from the line as a team. Midwestern State's opponents, on average, shoot 21 free throws in the game. On Wednesday, the Pioneers will look to get to the free throw line and take advantage of those opportunities.