Game Program

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of the Incarnate Word women's basketball team will play one final game at the McDermott Center before Thanksgiving as the squad welcomes the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for a 6 p.m. battle on Monday.
 
OPENING TIP
 
After battling three challenging opponents to open their 2017 campaign, the Cardinals (0-3) will face their only non-Division I opponent of the season when they host the Division III Crusaders (2-0).
 
UIW started the year with back-to-back road matchups at Oklahoma State and UT-Arlington, before hosting Texas State. The Cardinals will take on Utah, Weber State, UMASS, South Dakota, Rice, Houston and Texas Tech, all before entering Southland Conference play.
 
UMHB is coming off of a decisive 91-73 season-opening and home-opening victory over Texas Lutheran, 91-73.
 
SCOUTING THE CRUSADERS
 
Record: 1-0, 0-0 ASC
Last Game: W 91-73 vs. Texas Lutheran (Nov. 16, 2017)
Head Coach: Mark Morefield
Leaders:
No. 4 So. G Hannah Holt – 35 PPG, 5 SPG, 3 RPG, 1 APG
No. 24 So. G Alicia Blackwell – 9 PPG, 9 APG, 4 RPG, 1 SPG
No. 34 Sr. C Haven Neal – 10 RPG, 9 PPG, 2 APG, 2 SPG
Summary: The Crusaders finished 18-9 last season, including an 10-6 mark in American Southwest Conference play. UMHB is coming off of an 91-73 victory over Texas Lutheran on Nov. 16.
 
The Crusaders average 91 points, while surrendering 73 per contest. Texas State shoots 43.2 percent from the floor and 31.3 percent from three-point range, while allowing 40.4 percent and 31.8 percent respectively. The Crusaders have a -3 rebounding margin and a -12 turnover margin this season.
 
UMHB is led by sophomore guard Hannah Holt, who racked up 35 points, 5 steals, 3 boards and 1 assist in the Crusaders' season-opener. Sophomore guard Alicia Blackwell contributed 9 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 steal, while senior center Haven Neal turned in 10 boards, 9 points, 2 assists and 2 steals against the Bulldogs.
 
THE CARDINAL FILE
 
Record: 0-3, 0-0 SLC
Last Game: L 74-33 vs. Texas State (Nov. 15, 2017)
Head Coach: Christy Smith
Leaders:
No. 11 So. G Imani Robinson – 7.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG
No. 4 Jr. G Gabbi Bowie – 7.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.0 APG
No. 24 Jr. C Quincy Baker – 5.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG
Summary: The Cardinals finished 9-20 last season, including a 7-11 mark in Southland Conference play. UIW is coming off of a 74-33 defeat against Texas State on Nov. 15 in San Antonio.
 
The Cardinals average 38.7 points, while surrendering 73.7 per contest. UIW shoots 27.3 percent from the floor and 16.2 percent from beyond the arc, while allowing 44.7 percent and 39 percent respectively. The Cardinals hold a -8.6 rebounding margin and a -8.3 turnover margin this season.
 
UIW is led by reigning Southland Conference Freshman of the Year Imani Robinson, who averages 7.3 points and 3.7 boards per game. Junior guard Gabbi Bowie has turned in 7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1 assist per game, while junior center Quincy Baker has contributed 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest.
 
SERIES HISTORY
 
The Cardinals and Crusaders will meet for the first time in program history on Monday.
 
UP NEXT
 
UIW travels to Salt Lake City for a road test against Utah at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24.
 
STAY TUNED
 
The Cardinals have a quick turnaround as they battle Weber State at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Ogden, Utah.
 
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