Basketball | 3/9/2023 1:40:00 PM

SAN ANGELO, Texas (March 9, 2023) – For the second straight year, the Texas Woman's basketball team prepares for the first round of the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament.
 
TWU (26-5, 19-3) will face Lubbock Christian (22-10, 16-6) for the third time this season and second time in postseason play.
 
The Pioneers are ranked 10/19 in National polls and own the second seed in the South Central Regional Tournament. After falling to TWU in the semifinals of the Lone Star Conference Championships Semifinal by 35 points, LCU claimed the seventh seed in the regional tournament.
 
This year marks the fourth regional tournament appearance for the Pioneers and seventh for the Lady Chaps. TWU will meet LCU for the second time in program history in the NCAA Tournament. The Pioneers last met the Lady Chaps in the national tournament in 2016 in Lubbock, Texas.
 
The two teams will square off for an opportunity to advance to the NCAA South Central Regional Semifinal against the winner of third seed Regis against sixth seed Black Hills State.
 
GET YOUR DANCING SHOES
 

• TWU will tip-off with LCU at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at Angelo State.
• If you have not gotten your tickets for the tournament, they can be purchased here or onsite. Make sure to wear your maroon and bring the Pioneer energy! ASU does have a clear bag policy for those attending.
• If you are unable to make it to San Angelo, you can watch the game here free of charge. TWU will also be hosting a watch party on campus in the Athletics office suite beginning at 2:15 p.m. Make sure to stop by Pioneer Hall (1600 N. Bell Ave.) for light refreshments and to cheer on our Pioneers.
• You can also follow along with live stats for the game here.

 
THE ROAD BEGINS HERE
 

• LAST MEETING WITH THE LADY CHAPS: The Pioneers met LCU last week on Saturday, March 4 in the LSC Championships Semifinal game. TWU recorded their largest margin of victory this season against the Lady Chaps in the 84-49 win. It also marked the lowest points scored by LCU this season. The Pioneers went on an offensive tear in the win, going 13-18 from the three point line to shoot 72.2% on the game and set an LSC Championships record. TWU also recorded their highest number of assists on the season in the win, recording 23 in the game. Brielle Woods went 100% from the field and the three for 17 points, and Ashley Ingram also led with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Sadie Moyer was the other Pioneer in double-digits with 15 points.
• DEFENSE ON FIRE: The Pioneers defense was also top-notch their win on Saturday. TWU held LCU to just 7.1% from the three point line and just 29.3% from the field. They forced the Lady Chaps into nine turnovers and scored eight points off those turnovers. The Pioneers will look to be even more disruptive on defense to throw off the rhythm of the Lady Chaps.
• CRASH THE BOARDS: Rebounding will also be key in the game on Friday afternoon. In their last meeting, TWU outrebounded the Lady Chaps 42-30. In their meeting during the regular season, the rebound battle was close with LCU taking the slight advantage 29-28. The Pioneers won the game in the regular season as well, 75-69. TWU went 100% from the free throw line, 19-19, and scored 23 bench points to LCU's 12. Rebounding, bench scoring and free throws will be key in the game on Friday.