Basketball | 3/5/2026 1:52:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (March 5, 2026) - The Texas Woman's basketball team is headed into the postseason as the Lone Star Conference Tournament tips off tomorrow.

After an impressive regular season that saw the Pioneers dominate conference play and secure the top seed, TWU now turns their focus to UT Permian Basin, the eighth seed. The game against the Falcon is Friday, March 6, at 6 p.m. at the Comerica Center in Frisco.

The Pioneers are No. 1 in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional rankings for the second consecutive week. TWU has won 25 consecutive games and finished the regular season 20-0. They lead the conference in field-goal percentage (44.7%) and free-throw shooting (77.3%).

Last week, TWU faced Texas A&M International and Texas A&M-Kingsville. TAMIU put up a tough challenge in the first half, but in the third quarter, TWU's offense came alive, outscoring the Dustdevils 25-12 to secure a 68-56 win. Against TAMUK, TWU claimed its 10th consecutive win, even with a season-low 34% shooting from the field. TWU led 31-14 at halftime, and the Javelinas brought it closer in the second half, but the Pioneers held on for a 57-43 victory.

UT Permian Basin has lost its last three games against top-five LSC teams. UTPB holds a 15-13 overall record and 10-10 record in conference play.

HEADED TO THE LSC TOURNAMENT

• We hope to see all the maroon in Frisco, Texas! If you have not already, tickets for the game can be purchased here. 

• If you are not able to make it to the Comerica Center, make sure to catch every moment live on FloCollege. 

• Make sure to follow along with live stats here. 

• Please be advised that the Comerica Center does have a Clear Bag Policy. 

TIP-OFF TIME

• HISTORY: TWU is 13-4 all-time against UT Permian Basin. The last game was Jan. 2 in Odessa, with TWU winning 73-59. TWU also defeated UTPB in the past two LSC Championships, 69-51 and 70-60. The Falcons made their first LSC Championship final appearance in 2024.

• A LOOK AT THE FALCONS: UTPB enters the postseason ranked eighth in the conference in points allowed per game (60.3), tied for fifth in rebound margin, sixth in steals per game (9.89), and fifth in field-goal percentage (41.5%). The Falcons average 62.8 points per game, shoot 41% from the field, and hit 29% from 3-point range. Their strengths include free-throw shooting, steals, and forcing turnovers.

• TOURNAMENT HISTORY: The Pioneers just clinched their fourth straight Lone Star Conference title and prepare for their fourth consecutive LSC Tournament appearance. Last season, TWU celebrated its 23rd consecutive win with a victory over UTPB in the first game of the LSC Championship and went on to win its second straight LSC Tournament crown. Past tournament titles include wins over Lubbock Christian in 2025 (73-66 OT), UTPB in 2024 (70-60), and Central Oklahoma in 2011 (74-73). Key returning players who have been crucial in past tournaments include Averee Kleinhans, Kayla Glover, and Jada Celsur.

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