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HAMMOND, La. – The University of the Incarnate Word women's basketball team will look to extend its three-game winning streak and remain perfect in Southland Conference action on Monday as the squad faces a road matchup with Southeastern La. at 12 p.m. at University Center Arena.
 
OPENING TIP
 
The Cardinals (3-9, 1-0 SLC) and Lions (2-10, 0-1 SLC) will meet for just the fourth time in program history and the two teams couldn't be on more opposite trajectories. UIW has won three straight games, while Southeastern La. is riding a seven-game skid.
 
SCOUTING THE LIONS
 
Record: 2-10, 0-1 SLC
Last Game: L 82-57 vs. Abilene Christian (Dec. 31)
Head Coach: Errol Gauff
Leaders:
#14 Jr. G Taylin Underwood – 14.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.1 SPG
#33 Jr. G Bre Warren – 7.0 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.3 SPG
#24 Fr. G Tyler Morrison – 6.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.0 APG
Summary: The Lions enter Saturday's matchup with a 2-10 overall record and a 0-1 mark in Southland play. Southeastern La. is coming off of an 82-57 conference-opening defeat at the hands of Abilene Christian on Dec. 31.
 
The Lions average 58.2 points, while surrendering 84.8 per contest. Southeastern La. shoots 36.5 percent from the floor and 29.2 percent from three-point range, while allowing 45.6 percent and 33.3 percent respectively. The Lions have a -16.2 rebounding margin and a -4.8 turnover margin this season.
 
Southeastern La. is led by junior guard Taylin Underwood, who averages 14.8 points, 4.1 boards, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Freshman guard Tyler Morrison averages team-highs in rebounds (6.3) and assists (4.0), while contributing 6.3 points per contest. Junior guard Bre Warren registers 7.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
 
THE CARDINAL FILE
 
Record: 3-9, 1-0 SLC
Last Game: W 78-52 at Nicholls (Dec. 31)
Head Coach: Christy Smith
Leaders:
#23 Sr. F Celia Garcia Paunero – 16.8 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.2 SPG
#00 Sr. G Cheyenne Berry – 11.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.3 SPG
#10 Jr. G Haley Frias – 11.3 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.8 APG
Summary: The Cardinals started the season, 0-9, before earning three straight victories for the first time since 2013. UIW is coming off of a 78-52 Southland Conference-opening victory against Nicholls on Dec. 31. The Cardinals scored more points against the Colonels than in any of the team's previous 31 SLC contests.
 
UIW averages 61.4 points, while surrendering 70.6 per contest. The Cardinals shoot 36.7 percent from the floor and 35.5 percent from the three-point range, while allowing 44.0 percent and 37.7 percent respectively. UIW has a -2.3 rebounding margin and a -1.4 turnover margin this season.
 
The Cardinals are led by senior forward Celia Garcia Paunero, who averages 16.8 points, 10.1 boards, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per contest. Senior guard Cheyenne Berry dishes out a team-leading 4.2 assists, while contributing 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Junior guard Haley Frias averages 11.3 points, 3.1 boards and 1.8 assists per contest.
 
SERIES HISTORY

UIW owns a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series against Southeastern La. The Cardinals earned a 70-66 victory in the most recent meeting between programs on Jan. 16, last season in Hammond.
 
UP NEXT
 
UIW will return to San Antonio for a battle with Northwestern State at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

STAY TUNED
 
The Cardinals are set to welcome New Orleans to the McDermott Convocation Center at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7.
 
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