Basketball | 3/5/2023 11:46:00 AM

FRISCO, Texas (March 5, 2023) – The No. 1 seed Texas Woman's basketball team meets the No. 2 seed Angelo State in the championship game of the Lone Star Conference tournament on Sunday afternoon.
 
TWU (26-4, 19-3) plays Angelo State (24-6, 17-5) for the second time this season. In their last meeting in San Angelo, Texas on Feb. 16, the Rambelles won the matchup 73-69, but the game came down to the final looks on offense.
 
The Pioneers return to the championship game for the first time since 2011, and ASU last won the LSC Championship in 2016.
 
The game will tipoff at 1 p.m. at the Comerica Center with the meeting.
 
CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

• We need the Comerica Center packed with Pioneer fans! Make sure to get your tickets here. Bring the Pioneer energy!
• If you are unable to make it to the Comerica Center, you can watch the game here and follow along with live stats here.

 
WINNER TAKES ALL

• GRAB THOSE OFFENSIVE BOARDS: In their only meeting of the season, the Pioneers grabbed 20 offensive boards against ASU for 15 second-chance points. TWU gave up just nine offensive boards to outrebound the Rambelles 44-33. Sealing their box outs and grabbing the rebound will be key to a championship win on Sunday.
• SCORING THREATS: During their lone matchup of the season, Angelo State shot 54.5% from the three point line. They were led by No. 10 Sawyer Lloyd who went 4-6 from beyond the arc and 13-22 from the field to score 34 points. No. 32 Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. The only other Rambelle with more than two points was No. 12 Madeline Stephens with 14 points. Limiting the scoring of those three players will be key in the matchup on Sunday. Additionally, the Pioneers forced Angelo State into 16 turnovers for just 11 points. TWU will look to take greater advantage of the turnovers today.
• PROTECT THE ROCK: On Feb. 16, TWU had troubles against the press and turned the ball over 17 times for 21 ASU points. The Pioneers will look to protect the ball in the game today. TWU's bench will also be key on Sunday. In their last game, TWU outscored ASU's bench 34-2. Look for the Pioneers bench to play a big role in the championship game on Sunday.