Basketball | 2/17/2025 4:06:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (Feb. 17, 2025) – The Texas Woman's basketball team currently ranks first in the Lone Star Conference and fifth in Division II in defense, holding teams to an average of 50.1 points per game.  

After a week of holding their opponents to just 49 points per game, Ashley Ingram led the Pioneers defense and was named the LSC Defensive Player of the Week.

"Ashley continues to anchor our defense at a high level, as she holds the other team's best post players to low percentages on offense," said TWU Basketball Head Coach Beth Jillson. "She also does a great job of seeking the basketball and securing rebounds to limit the second chance opportunities of the other team. I am proud of Ashley for continuing to bring her best each and every day.

On the week, Ingram averaged 16.5 points per game, dished out six assists, grabbed four steals and 14 total rebounds. Ingram also went a perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line in the Pioneers' two wins.

In the win over Texas A&M International on Thursday, Feb. 13, Ingram scored 15 points on 6-of-8 from the field. On the defensive end, she grabbed two steals and recorded one block. With her one block, Ingram officially moved into third all-time in blocks in TWU program history.

The 71-46 win marked the Pioneers' 17th straight game holding their opponent to 55 or less points. Additionally, it marked TWU's eighth win of the season by 20 or more points. The Pioneers forced the Dustdevils to turn the ball over 20 times in the 40 minutes of action. In the opening quarter and the third quarter, the Pioneers held the Dustdevils to seven points and eight points respectively. It marked the 23rd and 24th quarters TWU has held their opponent to under 10 points. Additionally, it was the sixth straight game the Pioneers have held their opponent to at least one quarter of 10 or less points.

On Saturday, Feb. 15 against Texas A&M – Kingsville, Ingram scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to record her 11th double-double of the season. She also grabbed two steals and dished out four assists in the win. With her two steals on the night, Ingram moved into seventh all-time in steals in program history.

The Pioneers held the Javelinas to just 52 points, marking the 18th straight game TWU has held their opponent to 55 or less points. On the defensive end, TWU forced TAMUK to turn the ball over 20 times for 20 TWU points, marking the seventh time this season and second straight game the Pioneers have forced 20 or more turnovers. In the third quarter, the Pioneers held the Javelinas to just eight points, marking the 25th quarter this season TWU has held their opponent to under 10 points.

The Defensive Player of the Week honor marks Ingram's third overall LSC Player of the Week honor and second Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season.