Basketball | 12/16/2022 2:34:00 PM

PORTALES, N.M. (Dec. 16, 2022) – After a weeklong hiatus, the Texas Woman's basketball team returns to the court to face Eastern New Mexico in Lone Star Conference action on Saturday, Dec. 17.
 
TWU (7-1, 2-0) will travel to play ENMU (5-3, 2-1) tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. CST. The Pioneers last played on Dec. 3 in Denton, Texas against Cameron with TWU winning 85-63.
 
On the other hand, the Greyhounds played last night, Dec. 15, against UT Tyler at home, losing 76-60. The loss to UT Tyler marked the first conference loss for ENMU. They started off LSC play with two wins on the road against St. Edward's and St. Mary's.
 
The Pioneers will look to secure their third win in LSC action against the Greyhounds on Saturday afternoon.
 
TWU enters this week ranked No. 12 on the D2SIDA National Poll and No. 23 on the WBCA Top 25 National Poll.
 
ROAD TRIP

• Do not miss a second of TWU action – make sure to follow along via the livestream and live stats. You can also listen to the game here.
• If you are making the trip to Portales, tickets can be purchased here. ENMU asks fans to enter the arena at the south entrance, as the north doors are closed due to holiday break.

 
TRIPLE THREAT

• STARTS WITH DEFENSE: The Pioneers are currently forcing their opponents into an average of 17 turnovers per game. In their loss on Thursday night, ENMU gave up 26 turnovers. Additionally, they shot just 23.1% from the three point line and 61.5% from the free throw line. If the Pioneers can lock down on defense and make the Greyhounds take low percentage shots, then they can secure a win. Additionally, the Pioneers will look to limit their fouls, despite a lower percentage shooting from the free throw line for the Greyhounds.
• CRASH THE BOARDS: TWU currently averages 40.3 rebounds per game. In their last game, ENMU grabbed 35 rebounds. The Greyhounds also gave up 14 offensive rebounds to their opponent. In their last win, the Pioneers grabbed 16 rebounds, leading to 15 second chance points and limiting the possessions of their opponent. Furthermore, near the basket, the Pioneers scored 46 points in the paint in their win over Cameron. TWU will look to win the rebounding battle and the points in the paint battle against ENMU on Saturday.
• DIVERSIFIED SCORING: Throughout the opening of the season, the Pioneers have flexed a diversified scoring threat with various players stepping up in every game. Ashley Ingram currently leads TWU, averaging 14.3 points per game. Sadie Moyer also averages double digit points per game at 11.8. The Pioneers will need everyone to make an impact and effect the game in a positive way.